Exmouth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Exmouth’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its built-up character within East Devon, where retail and leisure activities may contribute to certain patterns. November’s data shows a notable focus on violent crime, which was 26% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and criminal damage (9.9%) also featured prominently. Seasonal context plays a role, with darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the overall low rate suggests effective community and policing strategies, though the slight rise in shoplifting and robbery highlights areas for continued attention. The breakdown also reveals that public order offences were 6% above the UK average, an unusual deviation that may warrant closer examination in the context of local events. Exmouth’s position as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist spaces likely influences these trends, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct links. The data underscores a generally safe environment, with crime levels that remain significantly lower than national benchmarks, even as specific categories show temporary fluctuations.

November 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting rising by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents), robbery doubling from 0 to 1, and theft from the person increasing from 0 to 2. These spikes may partly explain the 5% rise in the overall crime rate compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell by 75%, and possession of weapons decreased by 33.3%, suggesting temporary reductions in specific categories. The crime mix also shifted: violence and sexual offences (40.4% of total) remained the most common, but public order offences (9.4%) were 6% above the UK average, a rare deviation from Exmouth’s typically lower rates. Shoplifting’s sharp increase could be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, which may have drawn more attention to retail areas. Residents should be aware of these changes, as they highlight the need for vigilance during peak shopping periods and events like Bonfire Night.

Exmouth's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 5.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical for November, when shorter evenings and events like Bonfire Night may influence crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both local activity and broader regional trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a context where the population is 35,632. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how crime affects daily life, though it remains well below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate has increased slightly, the overall number of crimes remains relatively low, consistent with Exmouth’s status as a built-up area within East Devon. These statistics, when contextualised, offer residents a clear understanding of how crime interacts with their environment and community safety efforts.