Crime in Exmouth Town: statistics, rates and trends
989 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Exmouth Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Exmouth Town
- Types of crime in Exmouth Town
- Exmouth Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Exmouth Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Exmouth Town
- Population and deprivation in Exmouth Town
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Town
- About this data
989 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 401 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Exmouth Town has the 555th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Exmouth Town | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 989 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.2 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,154 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Town was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,305 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (841). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 989 | 138.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 963 | 134.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 928 | 129.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 921 | 128.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 841 | 117.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 921 | 128.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,172 | 163.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,305 | 182.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Exmouth Town 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+79%) and other theft (+37%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and anti-social behaviour (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 56.1 | 1.64 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 20.8 | 1.36 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 14.0 | 1.69 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 13.4 | 1.98 | +30% |
| Public order | 58 | 8.1 | 1.22 | -11% |
| Other theft | 56 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +37% |
| Drugs | 38 | 5.3 | 1.62 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +156% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 2.4 | 2.89 | +55% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -38% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.44 | -9% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.41 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Exmouth Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Exmouth Town recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Exmouth Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Exmouth Town recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Exmouth Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Exmouth Town recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Exmouth Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Exmouth Town recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Exmouth Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Exmouth Town recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Exmouth Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Exmouth Town recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Exmouth Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Exmouth Town recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Exmouth Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Exmouth Town recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 156% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Exmouth Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Exmouth Town recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Exmouth Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Exmouth Town recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Exmouth Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Exmouth Town recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Exmouth Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Exmouth Town recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Exmouth Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Exmouth Town recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Exmouth Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Exmouth Town recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Exmouth Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Exmouth Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Exmouth Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Littleham | 553 | 67.6 | -51% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 228 | 46.2 | -67% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 312 | 37.3 | -73% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 249 | 32.9 | -76% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 153 | 26.6 | -81% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -79% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | -69% |
| Cranbrook | 421 | 54.1 | -61% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Strand | 72 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 70 |
| On or near Market Street | 62 |
| On or near Queen Street | 58 |
| On or near Rolle Street | 44 |
| On or near Cleveland Place | 40 |
| On or near Morton Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 30 |
| On or near Parade | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Exmouth Town 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 | 379 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 15.1% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 14.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Exmouth Town has an estimated population of 7,154. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Exmouth Town sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Exmouth Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Exmouth Town a safe place to live?
Exmouth Town recorded 138.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Exmouth Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Town was up 3% on the year before: 989 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 963 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Exmouth Town?
Exmouth Town 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 Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.