Crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh: statistics, rates and trends
223 crimes were recorded in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- Questions about crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (117), anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,235th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 223 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,940 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh peaked in the year to August 2020 (297 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 223 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 250 | 50.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 42.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 277 | 56.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 272 | 55.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 297 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 267 | 54.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 252 | 51.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and public order (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 36 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh; 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 Withycombe Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Littleham | 545 | 66.6 | +48% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | -26% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | -20% |
| Exmouth Town | 971 | 135.7 | +201% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -38% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -32% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | -3% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Moorfield Road” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moorfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Hadrians Way | 17 |
| On or near Burnside | 12 |
| On or near Nursery Mews | 12 |
| On or near Salterton Road | 12 |
| On or near Kay Close | 9 |
| On or near Senate Way | 9 |
| On or near Chichester Close | 8 |
| On or near Freelands Close | 8 |
| On or near Moorfield Close | 7 |
Of the 199 crimes in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 47.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 17.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh has an estimated population of 4,940 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh a safe place to live?
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,235th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh was down 11% on the year before: 223 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 250 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh?
About 4,940 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh?
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh 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.