Crime Rate in Exbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exbourne

The total recorded crimes in Exbourne, West Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exbourne crime rate of 127.52 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 Exbourne, encompassing approximately 94 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Exbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 3
  • North Street with total crimes: 2
  • Webbs Orchard with total crimes: 1

How safe is Exbourne?

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

  • Relative to West Devon:

    • In 2024, Exbourne reported a higher crime volume than the West Devon average, with 203 crimes compared to 194. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Exbourne witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the West Devon.

    • In 2023, Exbourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Devon average, with 49 crimes compared to 11. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Exbourne witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other areas in the West Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Devon, Exbourne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Exbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Exbourne has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 127.52 ranking 9th out of 17 in the West Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Exbourne crimes were 203. The crime rate of Exbourne in 2024 was 2157.28 (year) or 179.77 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Exbourne were around 49 crimes with yearly crime rate of 520.72 (year) or 43.39 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exbourne)CrimesRank (Exbourne)CrimesRank (Exbourne)
Drewsteignton30 3432 1NA NA
Okehampton South35 1409 23 2
Tavistock North32 2340 4NA NA
Hatherleigh16 7170 92 3
Tavistock South West23 4371 31 4
Dartmoor16 6158 101 5
Okehampton North11 10339 5NA NA
Tavistock South East22 5226 7NA NA
Milton Ford9 12244 6NA NA
Burrator13 8133 11NA NA
Bere Ferrers10 11113 12NA NA
Buckland Monachorum7 14110 13NA NA
Tamarside7 1351 16NA NA
South Tawton1 1862 14NA NA
Mary Tavy3 1560 15NA NA
Bridestowe2 1644 17NA NA
Chagford1 1728 18NA NA

Exbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241
July 202415
June 20244
May 202416

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Exbourne in May 2025

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

1. The Square (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Webbs Orchard (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Butts Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Greenacre Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Appledore Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Corscombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upcott Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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