Exmouth Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Exmouth's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area within East Devon 47.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a consistently low crime profile. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents, and was 35% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be linked to the area's coastal tourism and seasonal social patterns, which can heighten incidents of disorder during longer evenings. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, were 46% below the UK average, a trend potentially influenced by Exmouth's smaller population and lower population density. The monthly breakdown also showed criminal damage and arson at 0.4 per 1,000, 35% below the UK rate, suggesting a lower incidence of property-related crimes in the area. These patterns align with Exmouth's character as a seaside town, where outdoor socialising during May's longer evenings may contribute to anti-social behaviour but not necessarily to more severe crimes. The overall rate, while low, remains subject to seasonal fluctuations, with May's bank holidays and increased outdoor activity likely playing a role in shaping the crime picture.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft and burglary, with both crimes rising from zero to one incident. This contrasted sharply with an 81.8% drop in other theft, likely reflecting seasonal shifts in activity or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents and 35% above the UK average. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 46% below the UK rate, a disparity that may be influenced by Exmouth's coastal character and lower population density. The 50% rise in drug-related crimes, from four to six incidents, suggests a persistent but manageable challenge. These changes underscore the combination of local conditions and national trends, with some categories showing marked divergence from the UK average.

Exmouth's crime rate in May 2023 fell 18.7% from 5.1 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking the lowest monthly rate in the past year. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced public order and vehicle-related offences, which dropped by 77.8% and 71.4% respectively. Daily crime figures show an average of five incidents per day, a rate that remains well below the UK average when scaled to Exmouth's population of 35,632. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 239 residents, a monthly exposure that is lower than the UK's overall average. This statistic reflects the area's relatively low crime profile, though local factors such as seasonal shifts in social activity may influence fluctuations. The combination of reduced public order incidents and stable violent crime rates suggests a consistent pattern of community policing efforts and environmental factors contributing to the area's safety.