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 May 2025 are around 848 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St David's crime rate of 19.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (295) incidents (46.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (158) incidents (56.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (156) incidents (8.33% increase)
St David's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 73
  • Cathedral Yard with total crimes: 63
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 51

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 May 2025 the St David's has recorded 848 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)
Topsham70 9632 1110 2
Newtown and St Leonard's132 31,722 2NA NA
St Thomas152 21,578 33 6
Pinhoe112 5964 55 3
St Loyes89 7846 75 4
Duryard and St James123 41,355 41 8
Alphington67 10680 103 5
Priory98 6934 6NA NA
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton61 12718 8NA NA
Pennsylvania72 8597 13NA NA
Heavitree63 11687 91 9

St David's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 274 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 166 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (430 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (348 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (272 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (149 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1891 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 145.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025158
April 2025101
March 2025126
February 202596
January 2025126
December 2024109
November 202489
October 2024142
September 2024107
August 2024174
July 2024166
June 2024348
May 2024149

A total of 3139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 241.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025295
April 2025202
March 2025227
February 2025203
January 2025169
December 2024250
November 2024211
October 2024209
September 2024205
August 2024192
July 2024274
June 2024430
May 2024272

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20257
January 202512
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 557 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202543
March 202531
February 202528
January 202530
December 202447
November 202445
October 202445
September 202437
August 202452
July 202454
June 202462
May 202443

A total of 504 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202532
March 202549
February 202538
January 202537
December 202445
November 202428
October 202428
September 202430
August 202450
July 202436
June 202454
May 202435

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 20256
December 202414
November 202418
October 202411
September 202410
August 20242
July 20249
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 512 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202532
March 202530
February 202528
January 202518
December 202441
November 202430
October 202433
September 202443
August 202435
July 202450
June 202472
May 202445

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 1300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025144
March 2025155
February 2025104
January 202597
December 202484
November 202491
October 202460
September 202449
August 202465
July 202468
June 2024162
May 202465

A total of 366 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202541
March 202522
February 202524
January 202522
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202418
August 202431
July 202432
June 202456
May 202442

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 202424
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 20243
July 202414
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257
January 202511
December 20241
October 20247
September 202412
August 20247
July 20244
May 20249

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 202512
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations St David's in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total73
Shoplifting67
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Cathedral Yard (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour18
Possession of weapons6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
Bicycle theft6
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
Drugs3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
4. Little Queen Street (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
5. North Street (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Drugs3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
7. Quay Hill (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
10. Tudor Court (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3

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