Exmouth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in October 2025 was the 200% surge in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This anomaly contrasts sharply with the 75% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 8 to 2 cases. Exmouth's overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—40.3% below the UK average of 7.7—reflects a consistently lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 49.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 15.3%. These figures align with Exmouth's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist areas, where seasonal events like Halloween may influence local activity patterns. The area's lower-than-average rates for violent crime (14% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (44% below) suggest effective community policing or a generally low-risk environment. However, the sharp rise in weapon possession raises questions about potential local factors, such as increased tensions during seasonal transitions or unexplained spikes in related offences. The breakdown also shows that other crime categories, including public order and criminal damage, fell below UK averages by 43% and 46% respectively, further reinforcing Exmouth's position as a relatively safe area. These patterns must be contextualised within the town's geography and demographics, where a built-up area within East Devon likely experiences unique dynamics compared to larger urban centres.

October 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons jumping by 200% from 1 to 3 incidents, and bicycle theft doubling from 2 to 4. These increases contrast with a 75% reduction in shoplifting cases, which fell from 8 to 2. The drop in shoplifting may reflect changes in retail activity or heightened awareness during Halloween, though no direct causal link is established. Meanwhile, other crime rose by 133%, suggesting unexplained shifts in local dynamics. Violent crimes, while still the most common category (49.1% of total incidents), remain 14% below the UK average, indicating a consistently lower rate of violent incidents compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour also dropped significantly, with a 44% gap below the UK average, reinforcing Exmouth's status as a relatively low-risk area for such offences. These variations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of specific categories that show unusual movement.

Exmouth's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 8.0% compared to the previous month, declining from 5.0 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the local context of a built-up area within East Devon, where seasonal transitions and community dynamics may influence crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to other regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a figure that underscores the area's generally lower crime profile. When scaled to the population of 35,632, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during any given month. The decline from the previous month may be attributed to factors such as increased community engagement during October, or the impact of seasonal events like Halloween, which could have altered local activity patterns. However, without additional data on specific interventions or events, these remain speculative observations.