Crime in Exmouth Brixington: statistics, rates and trends
252 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Brixington in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Exmouth Brixington
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Brixington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (108), criminal damage and arson (33) and anti-social behaviour (31) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,683rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Exmouth Brixington | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 252 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.3 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,578 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Exmouth Brixington of any year here (252 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 252 | 33.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 256 | 33.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 278 | 36.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 43.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 343 | 45.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 351 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 351 | 46.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 341 | 45.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 14.3 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Exmouth Brixington; the highest is Exmouth Town (135.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodbury & Lympstone (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Exmouth Brixington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | +36% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | +8% |
| Exmouth Littleham | 545 | 66.6 | +100% |
| Exmouth Town | 971 | 135.7 | +308% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -16% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -8% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | +31% |
| Cranbrook | 420 | 53.9 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Exmouth Brixington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
| On or near Cheshire Road | 11 |
| On or near Gibson Close | 9 |
| On or near Rance Drive | 9 |
| On or near Duchy Court | 8 |
| On or near Forton Road | 8 |
| On or near Stoke Lyne | 8 |
| On or near Nasmith Close | 7 |
Of the 221 crimes in Exmouth Brixington with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 16.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Exmouth Brixington has an estimated population of 7,578 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Exmouth Brixington average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Exmouth Brixington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Exmouth Brixington a safe place to live?
Exmouth Brixington recorded 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,683rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Exmouth Brixington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (33).
Is crime in Exmouth Brixington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Brixington was down 2% on the year before: 252 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 256 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Exmouth Brixington?
About 7,578 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Exmouth Brixington?
Exmouth Brixington is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.