Crime in Exmouth Halsdon: statistics, rates and trends
312 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Halsdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Exmouth Halsdon
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Halsdon
- About this data
312 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Halsdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Exmouth Halsdon has the 3,534th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Exmouth Halsdon | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 312 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.3 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,354 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Halsdon was highest in the year to July 2020 (352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (280). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 312 | 37.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 309 | 37.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 296 | 35.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 280 | 33.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 317 | 37.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 352 | 42.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 341 | 40.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 328 | 39.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Exmouth Halsdon 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 violence and sexual offences (+27%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.4 | 0.37 | +25% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.0 | 0.31 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.2 | 0.14 | +11% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 0.27 | -38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -47% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.07 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Exmouth Halsdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 51.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Exmouth Halsdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Exmouth Halsdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Exmouth Halsdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Exmouth Halsdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Exmouth Halsdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Exmouth Halsdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Exmouth Halsdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Exmouth Halsdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Exmouth Halsdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Exmouth Halsdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Exmouth Halsdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Exmouth Halsdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Exmouth Halsdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Exmouth Halsdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Exmouth Halsdon 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Exmouth Halsdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Exmouth Halsdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Exmouth Halsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Brixington | 249 | 32.9 | -12% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 228 | 46.2 | +24% |
| Exmouth Town | 989 | 138.2 | +270% |
| Exmouth Littleham | 553 | 67.6 | +81% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 153 | 26.6 | -29% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -23% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | +16% |
| Cranbrook | 421 | 54.1 | +45% |
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 Halsdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marpool Hill | 18 |
| On or near Halsdon Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Gipsy Lane | 14 |
| On or near Morven Drive | 14 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 13 |
| On or near Chaucer Rise | 11 |
| On or near Seymour Court | 10 |
| On or near Marley Road | 9 |
| On or near Priddis Close | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Exmouth Halsdon 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 | 132 | 42.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 13.8% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Exmouth Halsdon has an estimated population of 8,354. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Exmouth Halsdon sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Exmouth Halsdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Exmouth Halsdon a safe place to live?
Exmouth Halsdon recorded 37.3 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 Halsdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Exmouth Halsdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Halsdon was almost unchanged on the year before: 312 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Exmouth Halsdon?
Exmouth Halsdon 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 Halsdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.