Crime in Exmouth Brixington: statistics, rates and trends
249 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Brixington in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Exmouth Brixington at a glance
- Crime trends in Exmouth Brixington
- Types of crime in Exmouth Brixington
- Exmouth Brixington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Exmouth Brixington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Exmouth Brixington
- Population and deprivation in Exmouth Brixington
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Brixington
- About this data
249 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Brixington in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 104 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Exmouth Brixington has the 3,686th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Exmouth Brixington | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 249 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.9 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,578 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Brixington was highest in the year to July 2020 (373 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (249). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 249 | 32.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 280 | 36.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 256 | 33.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 332 | 43.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 333 | 43.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 373 | 49.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 333 | 43.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 350 | 46.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Exmouth Brixington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 13.7 | 0.40 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.0 | 0.58 | +11% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.2 | 0.35 | +55% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -30% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +17% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.21 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -77% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -56% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Exmouth Brixington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Exmouth Brixington recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Exmouth Brixington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Exmouth Brixington recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Exmouth Brixington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Exmouth Brixington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Exmouth Brixington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Exmouth Brixington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Exmouth Brixington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Exmouth Brixington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Exmouth Brixington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Exmouth Brixington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Exmouth Brixington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Exmouth Brixington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Exmouth Brixington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Exmouth Brixington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Exmouth Brixington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Exmouth Brixington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Exmouth Brixington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Exmouth Brixington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Exmouth Brixington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Exmouth Brixington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Exmouth Brixington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Exmouth Brixington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Exmouth Brixington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Exmouth Brixington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Exmouth Brixington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Exmouth Brixington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Exmouth Brixington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 228 | 46.2 | +40% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 312 | 37.3 | +14% |
| Exmouth Littleham | 553 | 67.6 | +106% |
| Exmouth Town | 989 | 138.2 | +321% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 153 | 26.6 | -19% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -12% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | +32% |
| Cranbrook | 421 | 54.1 | +65% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Exmouth Brixington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Cheshire Road | 10 |
| On or near Gibson Close | 9 |
| On or near Rance Drive | 9 |
| On or near Forton Road | 8 |
| On or near Stoke Lyne | 8 |
| On or near Duchy Court | 7 |
| On or near The Marles | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Exmouth Brixington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 36.9% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 17.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 14.9% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 14.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
Exmouth Brixington has an estimated population of 7,578. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Exmouth Brixington sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Exmouth Brixington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Exmouth Brixington a safe place to live?
Exmouth Brixington recorded 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Exmouth Brixington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Exmouth Brixington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Brixington was down 11% on the year before: 249 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 280 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Exmouth Brixington?
Exmouth Brixington is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Exmouth Brixington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.