Exmouth Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Exmouth's December 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. This built-up coastal community, part of East Devon, experiences a crime mix skewed towards violence and sexual offences (50% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12.7%), reflecting patterns common in smaller towns with strong community ties. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences—typically correlates with higher crime rates in many UK areas. However, Exmouth's data suggests a different dynamic: while 50% of crimes fall under violence and sexual offences, this category's rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average. This may be attributed to the area's coastal geography, which sees fewer concentrated urban spaces driving violent incidents, combined with effective local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is also 47% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area's lower population density and community-oriented approach to crime prevention. The relative absence of property crime—only 27% of total incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence likely stems from Exmouth's smaller scale, with fewer commercial hubs or high-density residential areas creating opportunities for theft. The seasonal factors of December, while often linked to increased crime in other regions, appear to have a muted impact here, with no significant spikes reported despite the holiday period. This combination of geographic characteristics, community structure, and policing efforts contributes to Exmouth's position as a relatively low-crime area within the UK.

December saw a 33.3% increase in other theft crimes, rising from 9 to 12 incidents. This contrasted with steep declines in other crime (87.5% drop), burglary (80% drop), and vehicle crime (66.7% drop). The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 50% of all reported incidents—stands out, as Exmouth's rate of violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 47% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. The sharp decline in vehicle crime, from 3 to 1 incident, may reflect reduced traffic volume during the holiday season or enhanced security measures at local car parks.

Exmouth's December 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 32.6% decrease from November's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend in local crime. This places the area 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported across Exmouth's 31 days, equating to roughly one incident for every 266 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in a community that combines coastal tourism with residential stability. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, though seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and extended evenings may temporarily influence local patterns. The combination of a small built-up area and proximity to rural spaces likely contributes to this lower baseline, with fewer high-density urban dynamics driving crime compared to larger cities.