Exmouth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Exmouth's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a unique local profile shaped by its coastal location and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.3%). These patterns align with Exmouth's character as a built-up area within East Devon, where high street activity and community interactions may drive anti-social behaviour, while the winter months see reduced outdoor activity influencing crime trends. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower-than-UK-average rates for shoplifting and vehicle crime, both of which fell significantly below national benchmarks. However, the dominance of violent crimes suggests that local social dynamics, such as the presence of transient populations or seasonal events, may play a role. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between Exmouth's relative safety and the challenges of managing specific offence types, with the area's lower population density and coastal isolation reducing opportunities for certain crimes. This data reinforces the need for targeted approaches to address violent and anti-social incidents, while maintaining the area's generally secure environment.

The most dramatic shift in February 2024 was a 200% increase in 'Other crime,' rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less frequent offences, saw an unprecedented jump, though its exact nature remains unclear without further breakdown. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 25%, aligning with the seasonal context of February as a pre-spring lull with reduced retail footfall. Violent crimes, which accounted for 47.8% of all incidents, remained 12% below the UK average, suggesting Exmouth's community dynamics may temper such offences. 'Other crime' now exceeds the UK average by 43%, a reversal from previous months. Residents might find the sharp rise in 'Other crime' concerning, though its impact on safety remains speculative without additional data. The decrease in criminal damage and arson—down 6.3%—may reflect seasonal factors or local initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data.

Exmouth's crime rate in February 2024 rose 16.8% from the previous month, climbing to 4.5 per 1,000 residents from 3.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. Daily crime activity averaged 6 incidents per day across 29 days, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 221 residents, a metric that highlights the relative rarity of crime in this built-up area. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it underscores the importance of localised context—Exmouth's coastal location and seasonal rhythms, such as the pre-spring lull in February, may contribute to this pattern. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Exmouth's crime profile remains distinct from the national average, with fewer incidents per capita despite the month-on-month rise.