Exmouth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a concerning shift in Exmouth's crime profile, with violent crime surging to become the dominant category for the first time this year. The area's overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 16.3% below the UK average, but this statistical advantage masked troubling trends in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.9% of all reported crimes, rose sharply to 134 incidents—a 55.8% increase compared to June. This spike aligns with the summer season's peak in tourism, festivals, and extended evening activity, which likely contributed to higher foot traffic in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also saw a steep 58.3% increase, reaching 57 incidents, a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 that slightly exceeded the UK average. The town's coastal location and summer events may have exacerbated tensions in crowded areas. Property crimes remained exceptionally low, with only 42 incidents reported—far below the UK average for burglary and shoplifting. This contrast suggests that Exmouth's community-focused policing and limited retail density may be effective deterrents, but the surge in violent crime demands closer scrutiny. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals ongoing, and increased tourism—likely amplified interactions in public spaces, creating conditions where alcohol-fuelled disputes and disorder could escalate. While the overall rate remains favourable compared to national figures, the concentration of violent incidents raises questions about resource allocation and targeted interventions for the coming months.

July's crime data reveals alarming month-on-month increases in violence and sexual offences, which jumped from 86 to 134 incidents—a 55.8% surge. This spike, coupled with a 58.3% rise in anti-social behaviour (57 incidents), suggests a significant shift in the town's crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences now dominate the crime mix at 51.9% of total reports, far outpacing property crimes (15.5%) and other categories. This violent crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 in Exmouth is 25% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to other areas where violent crime is typically lower. Meanwhile, several categories showed marked declines: other crime fell 80% (from 5 to 1), drugs-related incidents dropped 54.5%, and robbery incidents halved. These decreases may reflect seasonal factors—such as fewer alcohol-fuelled incidents during the summer—though they could also indicate effective policing in specific areas. Residents should be particularly aware of the 55.8% increase in violent crime, which represents the most significant monthly jump in any category. The breakdown shows that while property crime remains low (42 incidents), the town's violent crime rate is now higher than the UK average for this category, requiring targeted community engagement and policing strategies to address underlying causes.

Exmouth's crime rate in July 2025 rose 22.3% compared to June's 5.9 per 1,000, marking the largest monthly increase in the area's recent history. This brings the current rate to 7.2 per 1,000, a figure that still places the town 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. However, the directional shift from June to July highlights the volatility of crime patterns during peak summer months. On a daily basis, Exmouth experienced approximately 8 crimes per day in July—a local metric that cannot be directly compared to national figures. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 138 residents reported a crime, a monthly exposure rate that, while low compared to UK averages for certain categories, may feel more pronounced due to the concentrated nature of violent incidents. The population context is critical: with 35,632 residents, even a 7.2 per 1,000 rate translates to 258 total crimes, but the distribution across categories reveals stark contrasts. While property crime remains exceptionally low (42 incidents), the violent crime rate is 25% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests that Exmouth's crime profile is shaped by its unique characteristics—such as its coastal location and summer tourism—which may drive different crime patterns compared to more urban or industrial areas. The comparison to the UK average underscores both strengths and vulnerabilities in Exmouth's policing and community safety strategies, particularly in addressing the surge in violent crime during peak tourist seasons.