Crime Rate in St Thomas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Thomas

The total recorded crimes in St Thomas, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Thomas crime rate of 0.71 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 Thomas, encompassing approximately 159,091 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-12.73% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
St Thomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40
  • Exeter St Thomas with total crimes: 13
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Thomas?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, St Thomas reported a higher crime volume than the Exeter average, with 1,578 crimes compared to 1,452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Thomas had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 3 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Thomas Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Thomas has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total St Thomas crimes were 1,578. The crime rate of St Thomas in 2024 was 17.18 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Thomas were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.57 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exeter)CrimesRank (Exeter)CrimesRank (Exeter)
St David's686 17,561 199 1
Topsham59 7632 1110 2
Newtown and St Leonard's125 21,722 2NA NA
Pinhoe108 5964 55 3
Duryard and St James121 31,355 41 8
St Loyes55 8846 75 4
Alphington45 12680 103 5
Priory71 6934 6NA NA
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton52 10718 8NA NA
Heavitree48 11687 91 9
Pennsylvania53 9597 13NA NA

St Thomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (74 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (91 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (101 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (110 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202517
January 202524
December 202419
November 202420
October 202428
September 202416
August 202421
July 202436
June 202466
May 202424
April 202433

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 202412
September 202414
August 202412
July 20248
June 202424
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 899 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202555
January 202574
December 202446
November 202491
October 202491
September 202495
August 2024101
July 202494
June 2024110
May 202459
April 202435

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414
July 202417
June 202420
May 202418
April 202413

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Thomas in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting37
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Exeter St Thomas (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Francis Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Prospect Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Swan Yard (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Prince'S Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Rices Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Essex Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Merrivale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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