Crime Rate in St Loyes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Loyes

The total recorded crimes in St Loyes, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Loyes crime rate of 3.59 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 Loyes, encompassing approximately 15,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
St Loyes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 6
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 5
  • Culm Grove with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Loyes?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, St Loyes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 846 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, St Loyes had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 5 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Loyes witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Exeter, St Loyes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Loyes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Loyes has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total St Loyes crimes were 846. The crime rate of St Loyes in 2024 was 55.20 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Loyes were around 5 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.33 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 4 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
St Thomas113 41,578 33 6
Duryard and St James121 31,355 41 8
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 Loyes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202513
December 202417
November 202422
October 202425
September 202420
August 202426
July 202425
June 202450
May 202421
April 202438

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 202432
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 202410
May 20241
April 202417

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Loyes in March 2025

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

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Culm Grove (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Barle Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Elliott Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Delius Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lime Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Spinney Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Greenwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.