Crime Rate in Topsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Topsham

The total recorded crimes in Topsham, Exeter, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Topsham crime rate of 6.90 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 Topsham, encompassing approximately 12,752 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (212.50% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Topsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fish Street with total crimes: 9
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hardy Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Topsham?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, Topsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 632 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Topsham recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Exeter.

    • In 2023, Topsham had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 10 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Topsham witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Exeter.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Topsham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Topsham has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 6.90 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total Topsham crimes were 632. The crime rate of Topsham in 2024 was 49.56 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in Topsham were around 10 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.78 (year) or 0.07 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Topsham)CrimesRank (Topsham)CrimesRank (Topsham)
St David's696 17,561 199 1
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

Topsham 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 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20258
May 202512
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202415
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202523
May 202532
April 202522
March 202527
February 202517
January 202519
December 202426
November 202426
October 202421
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Topsham in July 2025

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

1. Fish Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Exeter Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hardy Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Heneaton Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Glasshouse Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Rhode Island Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Seabee Walk (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Omaha Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Mount Wear Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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