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Overview of Exeter crime rate

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Exeter boasts a low crime rating, standing 18th among 25 local districts in terms of safety. The city recorded only 131 incidents in 2023, against a backdrop of 130,709 residents, leading to an exceptionally low crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 people. This rate is a substantial 98.74% drop from the previous year, illustrating a significant improvement in public safety.

The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.1%), other theft, and public order offences (each at 16.8%), while vehicle crime, other crime, and possession of weapons were the least common, each constituting a minor percentage of the overall crime total.

Among Exeter’s 9 wards, St Thomas, St David’s, and Topsham reported higher crime figures, whereas Exwick, Mincinglake and Whipton, and Duryard and St James were among the safest. This safety variance extends to postcode districts, with EX4, EX3, and EX7 experiencing higher crime rates compared to the notably safer EX2, EX20, and EX6.

In Exeter, the early increase in Anti-social behaviour, Other crime, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020 and 2021 was followed by a significant decrease in these and other crime types through 2023. Notably, anti-social behaviour saw a drastic reduction of 18.36% by 2023. Similarly, Violence and sexual offences experienced a significant downturn, with a 27.83% decrease in 2023. Other categories such as Criminal damage and arson, Drugs, Other theft, Public order, and Shoplifting also saw notable declines, indicating a comprehensive drop in crime rates across the board.

Exeter crime incidents by crime type

A total of 131 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 46 (35.1)%
Other theft – 22 (16.8)%
Public order – 22 (16.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 11 (8.4)%
Bicycle theft – 7 (5.3)%
Drugs – 7 (5.3)%
Shoplifting – 7 (5.3)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2 (1.5)%
Theft from the person – 3 (2.3)%
Vehicle crime – 2 (1.5)%
Other crime – 1 (0.8)%
Possession of weapons – 1 (0.8)%

How does Exeter compare against nearby areas ?

Exeter ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Exeter wards

There are 9 wards within Exeter. St Thomas (Exeter), St David’s (Exeter), Topsham has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 9 wards from high crime rate to low.