Exeter Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Exeter’s crime rate in May 2023 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This position reflects a broader pattern of lower-than-national crime levels, driven by strong performance in violent and property-related categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 33.0%, and criminal damage and arson at 6.4%. The city’s overall crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several key areas: shoplifting, vehicle crime, and public order offences were all significantly below the national rate, with shoplifting at 59% below the UK average. However, anti-social behaviour in Exeter was 28% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the city’s urban density and the social activity associated with its historic and university areas. Seasonal factors also played a role, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor drinking may have contributed to higher anti-social behaviour rates, though this was offset by declines in theft from the person and other theft. The city’s relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary suggest effective policing in these areas, while the rise in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions. These patterns align with Exeter’s character as a coastal city with a mix of historic and modern spaces, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may help maintain lower crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations.

May 2023 saw a 25.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, the second-highest category by volume, rising from 182 to 228 incidents. This jump contrasts with a 71.4% decline in theft from the person, which fell from 7 to 2 cases—a sharp reduction that may reflect heightened awareness or targeted policing efforts. Other crime also rose sharply, increasing by 50% from 10 to 15 incidents, though this category remains relatively minor in the overall crime mix. Exeter’s violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents was 32% below the UK average of 2.8, highlighting a consistent strength in controlling serious offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 28% above the UK average, a divergence that may relate to the city’s density and social activity patterns. These shifts underscore the need to monitor specific categories closely, as some areas of the crime profile improve while others require further attention.

Exeter’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 21.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3. This decline reflects a continued trend of lower-than-UK-average crime levels, with the area recording 37.5% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents than the national average of 8.0. On a daily basis, Exeter saw approximately 22 crimes reported each day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure compared to the UK average. When scaled to Exeter’s population of 138,399, this suggests that the area remains significantly safer than the national picture, with crime concentrated in fewer incidents per capita. The drop in the overall rate aligns with broader patterns of reduced property crime and theft-related offences, though anti-social behaviour saw a notable increase. This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories trend downward while others rise, requiring targeted analysis to understand underlying factors.