Crime Rate in Topsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Topsham

The total recorded crimes in Topsham, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Topsham crime rate of 4.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Topsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caddy Place with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Harvest Lane with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Topsham has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.63 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exeter)CrimesRank (Exeter)CrimesRank (Exeter)
St David's686 17,561 199 1
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
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

Topsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202519
December 202426
November 202426
October 202421
September 202416
August 202415
July 202421
June 202428
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202415
September 20247
August 202410
July 202418
June 202418
May 20249
April 202413

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Topsham in March 2025

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

1. Caddy Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Harvest Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Heneaton Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Fish Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Omaha Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Albatross Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Old Rydon Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Maris Piper Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Follett Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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