Crime in Exmouth Halsdon: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Halsdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Exmouth Halsdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Exmouth Halsdon
- Types of crime in Exmouth Halsdon
- Exmouth Halsdon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Exmouth Halsdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Exmouth Halsdon
- Demographics of Exmouth Halsdon
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Halsdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,598th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Exmouth Halsdon | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 300 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,354 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Halsdon peaked in the year to August 2019 (346 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (286). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 300 | 35.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 300 | 35.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 313 | 37.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 286 | 34.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 327 | 39.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 343 | 41.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 346 | 41.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 331 | 39.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 129 to 158, while anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 18.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Exmouth Halsdon; 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 Halsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | -7% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | +26% |
| Exmouth Town | 971 | 135.7 | +278% |
| Exmouth Littleham | 545 | 66.6 | +86% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -22% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -15% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | +22% |
| Cranbrook | 420 | 53.9 | +50% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Exmouth Halsdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marpool Hill” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marpool Hill | 18 |
| On or near Halsdon Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Gipsy Lane | 14 |
| On or near Chaucer Rise | 12 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 12 |
| On or near Morven Drive | 12 |
| On or near Wordsworth Close | 11 |
| On or near Seymour Court | 10 |
| On or near Priddis Close | 9 |
| On or near Holly Walk | 8 |
Of the 268 crimes in Exmouth Halsdon with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 47.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Exmouth Halsdon has an estimated population of 8,354 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Exmouth Halsdon average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Exmouth Halsdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Exmouth Halsdon a safe place to live?
Exmouth Halsdon recorded 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,598th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Exmouth Halsdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Exmouth Halsdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Halsdon was almost unchanged on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 300 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Exmouth Halsdon?
About 8,354 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Exmouth Halsdon?
Exmouth Halsdon 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.