Total Crime Rate
117.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Exeter has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 districts in South West region and the 59th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (South West), it has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 districts.
The overall crime rate in Exeter in the last 12 months was 117.6 per 1,000 residents and was 39.8% higher than the South West region average (84.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Exeter’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5,675 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 110 cases , up 42.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 42.9% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -13.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6,920 (≈ 51.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 117.6 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St David's | 353.9 | 236.3 (201%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Newtown and St Leonard's | 134.1 | 16.5 (14%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 3 | St Thomas | 115.8 | -1.8 (-2%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 4 | Priory | 100.0 | -17.7 (-15%) | High 8/10 |
| 5 | St Loyes | 98.3 | -19.4 (-16%) | High 8/10 |
| 6 | Pinhoe | 83.6 | -34.0 (-29%) | High 7/10 |
| 7 | Mincinglake and Whipton | 80.2 | -37.5 (-32%) | High 7/10 |
| 8 | Duryard and St James | 75.5 | -42.2 (-36%) | High 7/10 |
| 9 | Alphington | 72.5 | -45.2 (-38%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 10 | Exwick | 69.1 | -48.5 (-41%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 11 | Topsham | 68.4 | -49.2 (-42%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 65.3 | -52.3 (-44%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 13 | Heavitree | 53.9 | -63.8 (-54%) | Low 4/10 |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.