Exeter Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Exeter's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 9.9 per 1,000 residents, 22.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure highlights a stark outlier in shoplifting, which occurred at 1.5 per 1,000 residents—108% above the national average. The city's top crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (17.9%), and shoplifting (15.3%). These patterns may be partly explained by Exeter's status as a major urban centre with a significant student population and historic retail areas. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings after the clocks went back and the approach of Halloween—could be linked to the 24% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000, is 40% above the UK average, reflecting the city's nightlife and university culture. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains 57% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing in areas with high traffic density. The overall rate, while elevated, may also be influenced by Exeter's role as a regional hub with a mix of commercial and residential zones.

October saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+216.7%), burglary (+90.5%), and bicycle theft (+50.0%), while robbery fell by 46.2%. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000, is 108% above the UK average, likely driven by Exeter's retail hubs and the impact of Halloween. Anti-social behaviour remains 40% above the UK average, a trend consistent with the city's nightlife and university population. The drop in vehicle crime (-57% below UK average) suggests effective policing in areas with high traffic density. Residents may find the 44 daily crimes reported in October a useful benchmark for understanding local crime patterns, though this figure excludes minor incidents not captured in the breakdown.

Exeter's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% increase from the previous month's 8.9. This upward trend is reflected in the daily crime count, with 44 crimes reported each day over the 31-day period. For residents, this means a 1-in-101 chance of experiencing a reported crime during the month. While the overall rate remains higher than the UK average, the distribution of crime types shows contrast: vehicle crime, for example, is 57% below the UK average, suggesting potentially effective policing in areas with high vehicle density. The increase in violent crime and anti-social behaviour may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, though local patterns could also reflect the city's vibrant nightlife and university presence. The monthly exposure figure underscores the need for continued community engagement and targeted interventions in high-risk areas.