Crime in Exmouth Town: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Exmouth Town
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (391), anti-social behaviour (143) and shoplifting (98) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 598th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Exmouth Town | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 971 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.7 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,154 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Town peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,296 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (841). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 971 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 927 | 129.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 978 | 136.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 915 | 127.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 841 | 117.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 908 | 126.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,179 | 164.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,296 | 181.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Exmouth Town recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (62% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (60% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 58 to 98 and criminal damage and arson rose from 65 to 96, while anti-social behaviour fell from 172 to 143.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 391 | 54.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 20.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 13.7 | 8.5 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 13.4 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Public order | 59 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 53 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Drugs | 37 | 5.2 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 2.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Exmouth Town has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Exmouth Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Littleham | 545 | 66.6 | -51% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | -67% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | -74% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | -75% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -79% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -77% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | -68% |
| Cranbrook | 420 | 53.9 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Exmouth Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” and “The Strand” (68 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 68 |
| On or near The Strand | 68 |
| On or near Market Street | 65 |
| On or near Queen Street | 51 |
| On or near Rolle Street | 46 |
| On or near Cleveland Place | 38 |
| On or near Parade | 33 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 31 |
| On or near Morton Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
Of the 828 crimes in Exmouth Town with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 143 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Exmouth Town has an estimated population of 7,154 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Exmouth Town average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Exmouth Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Exmouth Town a safe place to live?
Exmouth Town recorded 135.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 598th 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 and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Exmouth Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 391 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Exmouth Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Town was up 5% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 927 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Exmouth Town?
About 7,154 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Exmouth Town?
Exmouth Town 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.