Crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- Types of crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- Population and deprivation in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- About this data
228 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 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 123 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh has the 3,190th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 228 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,940 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh was highest in the year to July 2020 (290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (203). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 228 | 46.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 241 | 48.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 203 | 41.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 276 | 55.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 273 | 55.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 290 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 53.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 272 | 55.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.7 | 0.30 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +28% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +60% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -12% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 0.34 | +50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -20% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.49 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 53.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 6 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 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Littleham | 553 | 67.6 | +47% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 249 | 32.9 | -29% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 312 | 37.3 | -19% |
| Exmouth Town | 989 | 138.2 | +200% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 153 | 26.6 | -42% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -37% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | -6% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 418 | 59.6 | +29% |
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 Withycombe Raleigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moorfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Hadrians Way | 15 |
| On or near Nursery Mews | 13 |
| On or near Burnside | 12 |
| On or near Salterton Road | 12 |
| On or near Chichester Close | 9 |
| On or near Kay Close | 9 |
| On or near Senate Way | 9 |
| On or near Freelands Close | 8 |
| On or near Moorfield Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh 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 | 100 | 43.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh has an estimated population of 4,940. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh a safe place to live?
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 46.2 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 Withycombe Raleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh was down 5% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh?
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh 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 Withycombe Raleigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.