Exmouth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 in Exmouth saw a striking anomaly in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 190% to become the third most common crime type. This unexpected spike contrasts with the area's overall safety profile, where the total crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents is 18.5% below the UK average. The most frequent crimes remained violence and sexual offences (35.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and shoplifting (12.3%). The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to winter, and Halloween—may partly explain the surge in retail-related offences, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Exmouth's crime profile suggests a generally low-risk environment, with violent crime rates 10% below the UK average and other theft and public order offences 46% lower than national levels. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting highlights a need for targeted measures during peak retail periods. The area's coastal location and seasonal rhythms likely contribute to these patterns, with Halloween and darker evenings creating conditions that may increase opportunities for retail crime. While the overall crime rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month changes indicate a dynamic local environment where crime trends can shift rapidly in response to seasonal and social factors.

The most significant change in October 2024 was the 190% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 10 to 29. This sharp jump aligns with October's seasonal factors, including Halloween and darker evenings, which may partly explain the surge in retail-related offences. Burglary also saw a notable 125% increase, moving from 4 to 9 incidents, though the exact drivers remain unclear without additional data. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, a decline that contrasts with the overall upward trend. The breakdown of crime types reveals a complex mix: violence and sexual offences remained the most common category at 35.7% of total crimes, while anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and shoplifting (12.3%) followed. Exmouth's violent crime rate is 10% below the UK average, and other theft and public order offences are 46% below national levels, suggesting a generally safer environment for residents compared to the UK as a whole.

Exmouth's crime rate in October 2024 rose 23.8% from the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000 to 6.6 per 1,000, marking the first increase in the area's recorded crime rate this year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 reported crimes over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 152 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which for October 2024 would require a separate calculation to determine. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Exmouth's residents face a crime risk significantly below the national average, with 18.5% fewer crimes per 1,000 people than the UK overall. However, the upward trend from September to October suggests a potential shift in local crime dynamics that warrants further observation over the coming months.