Exmouth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Exmouth, the crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 in August 2025 means that, on average, one person in every 169 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (49.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and criminal damage and arson (7.6%). These figures align with Exmouth’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and tourist attractions, where violence may be concentrated in nightlife zones and property crimes like criminal damage are linked to seasonal factors such as empty homes during peak holiday periods. August, as a peak holiday month, may also contribute to the 140% increase in shoplifting compared to July, as increased foot traffic in retail areas creates opportunities for theft. However, the UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, meaning Exmouth’s rate (0.3 per 1,000) remains significantly lower. This contrast highlights how local conditions, such as Exmouth’s coastal tourism and community policing efforts, may moderate crime trends even during high-traffic periods. The lower rates of anti-social behaviour (32% below UK average) and public order offences (66% below) further suggest that Exmouth’s community dynamics, including strong local engagement and event management, play a role in maintaining lower levels of disruptive crime.

August 2025 marked significant fluctuations in crime types, with shoplifting surging by 140% (from 5 to 12 incidents) and other crime increasing by 400% (from 1 to 5). These rises, while notable, remain well below the UK average for both categories (shoplifting: 52% below; other crime: 38% below). Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 38.6% (from 57 to 35), a decline consistent with the summer months when local events may displace such incidents to other areas. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common crime type (49.8% of total), were only 5% above the UK average (2.9 vs 3.0 per 1,000), suggesting that Exmouth’s violent crime profile is broadly in line with national trends despite its coastal character. The 140% rise in shoplifting aligns with August’s peak tourist season, where retail areas may see heightened activity. For residents, this means a 1-in-169 chance of experiencing a crime over the month, but with targeted risks in retail zones.

August 2025 saw Exmouth’s crime rate fall to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, an 18.2% decrease from July’s 7.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s typical summer patterns, where seasonal tourism may shift crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported each day in August, a figure that, while localised to Exmouth, offers context for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a low likelihood of personal involvement in crime. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the per-capita perspective reveals how crime is distributed across the population. The population of 35,632 means that, despite the 211 reported crimes, the risk for any individual resident remains comparatively low. This is particularly evident when considering that violent crime, which accounts for nearly half of all incidents, is concentrated in specific areas, such as town centres with nightlife activity.