Exmouth Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 35,632, Exmouth recorded 190 crimes in September 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places Exmouth among the safer built-up areas in the UK, particularly when considering its coastal location and seasonal rhythms. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.1% of all reported incidents, a share that aligns with the impact of back-to-school and university freshers’ week in September. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.8%, a category often linked to the transient nature of student populations and the influx of seasonal visitors. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and shorter evenings—may have contributed to a slight uptick in violent crimes, though the overall rate remains lower than the national average. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly below UK levels, with shoplifting at 56% below the national average (0.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000). This trend may reflect the effectiveness of local retail security measures in a town with a strong tourism economy. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) further underscores the impact of Exmouth’s geography, where the built-up area’s proximity to open countryside may limit opportunities for certain types of property crime.

September saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 100% compared to the previous month. This increase, from zero to two incidents, suggests a potential uptick in targeted or opportunistic activity during the transition to autumn. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, from 20 to 10, possibly linked to the end of summer holiday crowds. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking contrast between local and national trends: violence and sexual offences in Exmouth were 12% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while criminal damage and arson were 25% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000). These disparities highlight the area’s unique socio-economic dynamics, with property-related crimes such as shoplifting (56% below UK average) reflecting the impact of retail-focused policing strategies in a coastal town.

In September 2024, Exmouth’s crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a seasonal pattern often observed in coastal towns as summer tourist activity wanes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within Exmouth’s built-up environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 188 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, offering a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their community. The population context further underscores that Exmouth’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with its lower rate reflecting a combination of geographical isolation and community-focused policing efforts.