Exmouth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Exmouth's overall crime rate in November 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This continued performance reinforces the area's status as a low-crime locale. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.2% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced these trends. For instance, the sharp decline in shoplifting could be linked to earlier Black Friday activity, while the persistence of violent crime may reflect the area's transient population and limited public spaces for social interaction. Exmouth's coastal geography, with its mix of residential areas and tourist attractions, contributes to a crime profile that balances low overall rates with specific vulnerabilities. The area's relatively low anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to the UK average suggest effective community policing or a naturally cohesive social environment, though the above-average burglary rate highlights the need for targeted property crime prevention strategies.

November 2024 saw a sharp 55.2% decline in shoplifting, with reported cases falling from 29 to 13. This drop, likely influenced by Black Friday shopping activity shifting earlier in the year, contrasts with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, which rose from 5 to 10. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 49%, from 51 to 26, potentially reflecting the impact of shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. However, possession of weapons surged by 100%, with incidents doubling from 2 to 4, a spike that may be tied to the area's proximity to major transport routes. Exmouth's violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 11% below the UK average, while burglary remains 29% above the national rate at 0.4 per 1,000. These disparities highlight the area's unique challenges, with property crime trends diverging from the national picture despite overall low crime levels.

Exmouth's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 15.5% decrease from the previous month's 6.6 per 1,000. This decline brings the area further below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a sustained trend of lower-than-average crime. Locally, the monthly total of 199 crimes translates to approximately 7 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 35,632. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low risk of crime in the area compared to national benchmarks. This consistency in low crime levels, even during periods of seasonal activity, may be partly explained by Exmouth's coastal character, where community cohesion and limited nightlife contribute to a safer environment. The population-scaled perspective shows that the likelihood of experiencing crime is significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing the area's reputation as a place with manageable security concerns.