Exeter Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Exeter's September 2023 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents — 35% below the UK average — reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crimes. While property crimes (243 incidents) account for 34% of the total, violent crimes (215 incidents) make up 30%, with violence and sexual offences being the most prevalent category (30% of total crimes). This juxtaposition of property dominance and a notable violent crime increase may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the return of students and the transition into darker evenings, which could heighten tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (23.6% of total crimes) remains a persistent concern, consistent with Exeter's character as a university city where transient populations and social activities may contribute to such incidents. The UK comparison underscores Exeter's overall safety, but the 27.2% rise in violent crime suggests a need to address underlying factors, such as increased alcohol-related incidents or disputes in nightlife areas. Meanwhile, the sharp drop in vehicle crime (54.8%) aligns with the end of the summer tourist season, when car theft and related offences typically peak. The seasonal context of September — back-to-school routines, university freshers, and shorter evenings — likely influences these patterns, with the area's mix of residential, commercial, and educational spaces shaping the crime profile. This data highlights Exeter's ability to maintain lower rates than the national average, but also signals areas where targeted interventions may be necessary to manage rising violent crime trends.

September 2023 saw a 27.2% rise in violence and sexual offences, with 215 incidents reported — a figure that highlights a significant shift in the crime mix. This increase, combined with a 48% jump in public order offences, contrasts with the 66.7% drop in theft from the person, which fell from 15 to 5 cases. The violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) remains 42% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), indicating a persistent gap in this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 54.8%, from 31 to 14 incidents, a decrease that may reflect seasonal changes as summer activities wane. The 90% surge in burglary (10 to 19 cases) stands out as an anomaly, though the overall rate remains 69% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local factors and broader trends, with the property-crime dominance (34% of total incidents) continuing to overshadow violent crime despite its upward trajectory.

Exeter's crime rate in September 2023 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 3.2% decrease from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 reported crimes, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This rate is 35% below the UK average, suggesting Exeter maintains a safer profile compared to the national picture. The population context further highlights that, despite the 717 total crimes recorded, the distribution across 138,399 residents means most individuals are not directly affected. This contrast with the UK average, where crime rates are 8.0 per 1,000, reinforces Exeter's position as a low-crime area, though the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories warrant closer attention.