Exmouth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Exmouth's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.4% below the UK average of 8.5. This relatively low figure reflects a combination of the area's coastal character and its status as a built-up area within East Devon, where tourism begins in summer but local crime remains subdued. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 40.8% of all reported crimes, making it the most prevalent category, though this rate was 35% above the UK average for the same category. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, were 55% below the UK average of 2.9, a pattern consistent with the area's lower population density and community-focused policing. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season—may help explain the elevated anti-social behaviour rates, as increased foot traffic and events in the town centre could contribute to such incidents. Conversely, the lower rates of violent crime may be linked to Exmouth's character as a largely residential and coastal area, where public spaces are less densely populated than in major urban centres. The balance between property-related crimes (40 total) and violent incidents (46 total) also suggests that while anti-social behaviour dominates the crime profile, the overall mix remains skewed towards non-violent, low-level offences that are less likely to escalate into serious incidents. This profile aligns with the broader trend of Exmouth maintaining a safer environment compared to national averages, despite the month-on-month increases observed in some categories.

June saw a 400% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 350% rise in other theft (2 to 9) and 300% increase in public order offences (2 to 8). These spikes, however, were offset by a 13.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences (53 to 46) and a 23.1% drop in criminal damage and arson (13 to 10). Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents, though it was 35% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. Violent crimes, meanwhile, were 55% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. For residents, the 57% reduction in vehicle crime (from 13 to 7 in May) offers a tangible example of how some categories declined despite the overall rate increase. The contrast between rising property-related crimes and falling violent incidents highlights shifting patterns linked to summer tourism and local community activity.

Exmouth's crime rate in June 2023 rose 16.7% from 4.2 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents compared to May. below the UK average. This equates to roughly 6 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 205 residents, a ratio that reflects both the area's population size and the sustained low-level nature of most crimes. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the 16.7% increase from May suggests seasonal factors may be influencing patterns. The built-up area's coastal location, with summer tourism beginning in June, could contribute to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the relatively low overall rate continues to position Exmouth as a safer area compared to national benchmarks, despite the month-on-month rise.