Crime Rate in St David's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St David's

The total recorded crimes in St David's, Exeter, UK in July 2025 are around 696 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St David's crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St David's, encompassing approximately 43,383 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (215) incidents (-0.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (135) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (123) incidents (13.89% increase)
St David's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 70
  • Cathedral Yard with total crimes: 45
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39

How safe is St David's?

To understand the safety of St David's, we need to analyze St David's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, St David's reported a higher crime volume than the Exeter average, with 7,561 crimes compared to 1,452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St David's witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Exeter.

    • In 2023, St David's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Exeter average, with 99 crimes compared to 14. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St David's witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Exeter.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Exeter, St David's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St David's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St David's has recorded 696 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total St David's crimes were 7,561. The crime rate of St David's in 2024 was 174.28 (year) or 14.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in St David's were around 99 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.28 (year) or 0.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)
Topsham88 7632 1110 2
Newtown and St Leonard's135 21,722 2NA NA
Pinhoe122 4964 55 3
St Thomas98 51,578 33 6
Priory133 3934 6NA NA
St Loyes89 6846 75 4
Duryard and St James63 101,355 41 8
Alphington75 8680 103 5
Exwick59 11601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton70 9718 8NA NA
Heavitree54 12687 91 9
Pennsylvania53 13597 13NA NA

St David's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 215 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (217 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (295 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (158 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (202 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (144 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (227 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (155 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 203 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (169 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (211 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (209 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (205 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (107 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (192 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202532
May 202540
April 202543
March 202531
February 202528
January 202530
December 202447
November 202445
October 202445
September 202437
August 202452

A total of 1459 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 2025108
May 2025158
April 2025101
March 2025126
February 202596
January 2025126
December 2024109
November 202489
October 2024142
September 2024107
August 2024174

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202527
May 202515
April 20255
March 20257
January 202512
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20251
May 20253
March 202512
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
August 202411

A total of 291 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202517
May 202524
April 202541
March 202522
February 202524
January 202522
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202418
August 202431

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 202514
April 20256
March 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 2595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025215
June 2025217
May 2025295
April 2025202
March 2025227
February 2025203
January 2025169
December 2024250
November 2024211
October 2024209
September 2024205
August 2024192

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202521
May 202542
April 202532
March 202549
February 202538
January 202537
December 202445
November 202428
October 202428
September 202430
August 202450

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202550
May 202555
April 202532
March 202530
February 202528
January 202518
December 202441
November 202430
October 202433
September 202443
August 202435

A total of 1284 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025135
June 2025144
May 2025156
April 2025144
March 2025155
February 2025104
January 202597
December 202484
November 202491
October 202460
September 202449
August 202465

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 202424
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257
January 202511
December 20241
October 20247
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202512
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 20256
December 202414
November 202418
October 202411
September 202410
August 20242

High Crime Locations St David's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St David's postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total70
Shoplifting70
2. Cathedral Yard (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Drugs6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
4. North Street (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Drugs3
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
Other theft3
Robbery3
7. Little Queen Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Northernhay Place (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3

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