Crime in Exmouth Littleham: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Littleham in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Exmouth Littleham at a glance
- Crime trends in Exmouth Littleham
- Types of crime in Exmouth Littleham
- Exmouth Littleham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Exmouth Littleham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Exmouth Littleham
- Demographics of Exmouth Littleham
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Littleham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), criminal damage and arson (77) and anti-social behaviour (64) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,356th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Exmouth Littleham | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,178 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Littleham peaked in the year to August 2019 (622 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (536). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 590 | 72.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 545 | 66.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 538 | 65.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 536 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 556 | 68.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 622 | 76.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 570 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
Compared with England and Wales, Exmouth Littleham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below). On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 31 and criminal damage and arson rose from 57 to 77, while anti-social behaviour fell from 120 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 32.5 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Exmouth Littleham; 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 Littleham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | -32% |
| Exmouth Town | 971 | 135.7 | +104% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | -50% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | -46% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -58% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -54% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | -35% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Exmouth Littleham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Meadow Crescent” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadow Crescent | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Nicholas Way | 31 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Salterton Court | 21 |
| On or near Isca Road | 17 |
| On or near Parminter Close | 17 |
| On or near Raddenstile Lane | 17 |
| On or near Mountain Close | 15 |
Of the 481 crimes in Exmouth Littleham with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Exmouth Littleham has an estimated population of 8,178 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (40%, against 19%), more retired residents (45%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Exmouth Littleham average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Exmouth Littleham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 45.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Exmouth Littleham a safe place to live?
Exmouth Littleham recorded 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,356th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Exmouth Littleham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (77).
Is crime in Exmouth Littleham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Littleham was down 8% on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 590 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Exmouth Littleham?
About 8,178 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 40% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Exmouth Littleham?
Exmouth Littleham 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.