Crime in Exeter
Police.uk reported crime in Exeter, Devon. Category breakdown, 24-month trend, and postcode-district hot and cold spots within the town.
Crime in Exeter by category
Last 12 months, all 14 Police.uk categories. Bars are scaled to the largest category in Exeter.
| Category | Incidents | % of mix | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,413 | 33.3% |
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| Anti-social behaviour | 1,874 | 18.3% |
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| Criminal damage and arson | 998 | 9.7% |
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| Other theft | 811 | 7.9% |
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| Public order | 787 | 7.7% |
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| Shoplifting | 544 | 5.3% |
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| Drugs | 421 | 4.1% |
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| Burglary | 342 | 3.3% |
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| Vehicle crime | 237 | 2.3% |
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| Other crime | 228 | 2.2% |
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| Bicycle theft | 206 | 2.0% |
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| Possession of weapons | 172 | 1.7% |
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| Theft from the person | 106 | 1.0% |
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| Robbery | 104 | 1.0% |
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Where Exeter's crime mix differs from the UK
Top 5 categories where Exeter's 12-month share differs most from the national average. Percentage-point delta. Positive means more concentrated in Exeter than the UK as a whole.
| Category | Exeter | UK | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2 pp |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18.3% | 16.3% | +2.0 pp |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33.3% | 31.7% | +1.7 pp |
| Shoplifting | 5.3% | 3.8% | +1.6 pp |
| Burglary | 3.3% | 4.7% | -1.4 pp |
Monthly incident volume
Nov 2023 to Oct 2025. Police.uk publishes ~2 months in arrears.
| Month | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023-11 | 507 |
| 2023-12 | 762 |
| 2024-01 | 785 |
| 2024-02 | 868 |
| 2024-03 | 886 |
| 2024-04 | 816 |
| 2024-05 | 876 |
| 2024-06 | 863 |
| 2024-07 | 960 |
| 2024-08 | 839 |
| 2024-09 | 828 |
| 2024-10 | 910 |
| 2024-11 | 744 |
| 2024-12 | 793 |
| 2025-01 | 767 |
| 2025-02 | 747 |
| 2025-03 | 827 |
| 2025-04 | 876 |
| 2025-05 | 961 |
| 2025-06 | 966 |
| 2025-07 | 932 |
| 2025-08 | 910 |
| 2025-09 | 877 |
| 2025-10 | 843 |
Hottest postcode districts in Exeter
- EX2 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX3 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX4 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX5 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX6 10,243 incidents (12m)
Quietest postcode districts in Exeter
- EX1 8,171 incidents (12m)
- EX2 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX3 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX4 10,243 incidents (12m)
- EX5 10,243 incidents (12m)
Postcode-district counts use the bounding box of every address in the district, so they're approximate. Treat them as a relative ranking within Exeter rather than an absolute count.
What Exeter crime data isn't
- Reported, not actual. Many crimes go unreported. The data reflects what reached Police.uk, not the underlying incidence rate.
- Locations are obfuscated. Each incident is mapped to a snap point within roughly 250 metres of the true location to protect victim privacy.
- Force-by-force inconsistency. Different police forces classify and record borderline incidents differently. Comparing two areas covered by different forces needs care.
- Patrol-density bias. Areas with heavier patrol presence record more incidents, partly because more crime is observed and reported.
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