Crime in Exmouth Littleham: statistics, rates and trends

553 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Littleham in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 264 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Exmouth Littleham has the 2,335th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Exmouth Littleham was highest in the year to July 2019 (622 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (540). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Exmouth Littleham 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in public order (+43%) and other theft (+39%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%).

Violence and sexual offences in Exmouth Littleham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Exmouth Littleham recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Exmouth Littleham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Exmouth Littleham recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Exmouth Littleham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Exmouth Littleham recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Exmouth Littleham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Exmouth Littleham recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Exmouth Littleham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Exmouth Littleham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Exmouth Littleham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Exmouth Littleham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Exmouth Littleham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Exmouth Littleham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Exmouth Littleham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Exmouth Littleham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Exmouth Littleham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Exmouth Littleham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Exmouth Littleham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Exmouth Littleham 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 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Exmouth Littleham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Exmouth Littleham recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Exmouth Littleham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Exmouth Littleham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Exmouth Littleham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Exmouth Littleham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Exmouth Littleham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Exmouth Littleham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Exmouth Littleham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Exmouth Littleham.

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 Littleham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Exmouth Littleham 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.

Exmouth Littleham has an estimated population of 8,178. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Exmouth Littleham sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Littleham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.