Exeter Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Exeter's crime rate for April 2023 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% below the UK average of 7.5. This position reflects a combination of strong performance in property crime categories and consistent management of violent crime. The city's most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (303 cases, 34.5% of total), a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 that is 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (182 cases, 20.7% of total) emerged as the second most common category, though its rate (1.3 per 1,000) remains 10% above the national average. Shoplifting (78 cases, 8.9%) also showed a 25% UK-wide deficit, suggesting effective retail security measures. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced patterns, particularly in violent crime. The 34.5% share of violent offences highlights the ongoing challenge of managing urban centres with mixed-use areas, where alcohol consumption and public events can contribute to higher rates. Exeter's performance in public order offences (0.4 per 1,000, 38% below UK average) indicates successful local policing strategies, though the 10% deficit in vehicle crime (0.3 vs 0.5 per 1,000) suggests opportunities for improvement in car-related incidents.

April saw a sharp 80% increase in robbery cases, rising from 5 to 9 incidents. This jump, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts with a 43.3% rise in vehicle crime (30 to 43) and a 33.3% increase in bicycle theft (9 to 12). These upward trends may partly explain the slight overall rate decline, as property crimes grew by 13.7% compared to March. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 13.8% (58 to 50), likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity following Easter. Anti-social behaviour remains 10% above the UK average (1.3 vs 1.2 per 1,000), a category that often spikes in urban centres with high foot traffic. Residents may find the 38% UK-wide deficit in public order offences (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it suggests Exeter's local enforcement efforts are performing strongly in this area.

Exeter's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's 6.5 rate. This continues a trend of gradual decline observed in recent months, though the pace of reduction has slowed. On a daily basis, the city recorded 29 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with typical seasonal patterns for a city of Exeter's size. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 16% in April. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Exeter's residents face a lower risk of crime compared to the national average, though localised variations persist in specific categories. For example, anti-social behaviour rates are 10% above the UK average, suggesting pockets of higher activity that may require targeted interventions.