Exeter Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Exeter’s crime profile in June 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violent crimes dominating the mix. The overall crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents places the city 33.3% above the UK average, a significant disparity that underscores the area’s unique challenges. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and shoplifting (14.8%). This distribution suggests a city grappling with persistent issues of aggression and disorder, potentially influenced by Exeter’s status as a university city and tourist destination. The high proportion of violent crime is consistent with the presence of a large student population, which may contribute to alcohol-related incidents and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s relatively high share of 14.8% could be attributed to Exeter’s bustling high streets and retail centres, which attract both local and visiting shoppers. Seasonally, June marks the beginning of the tourist season, which may drive up certain crime types—such as theft from the person or public order offences—though these remained below the UK average. The data also shows that property crimes, while significant, are not the dominant category, unlike in many other UK cities where burglary and vehicle crime often take precedence. This suggests that Exeter’s crime picture is shaped more by social and demographic factors than by traditional property-focused crime trends. The city’s position as a major urban centre in Devon, with its mix of historic sites and modern amenities, likely plays a role in the balance of crime types observed. While the overall rate remains elevated, the month-on-month drop of 6.3% hints at potential improvements in policing strategies or community engagement efforts. However, without specific data on interventions, any causal links remain speculative.

June saw a 51.5% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 33 to 50 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the summer season, when increased socialising and events could contribute to higher drug use. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 25.8%, from 298 to 221 cases, due to improved retail security or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained 29% above the UK average, at 3.7 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour was 41% above the national rate. Bicycle theft was 186% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect Exeter’s cycling infrastructure and the prevalence of cycle theft in urban areas. For residents, the 1-in-93 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of the local crime profile, though this figure remains higher than the UK average.

Exeter’s crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 6.3% compared to May, falling from 11.5 to 10.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as June marks the start of summer, when tourism and outdoor activity typically shift. Locally, 50 crimes were reported daily on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a city with a population of 138,399. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 93 residents, a metric that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which is not directly comparable here. The drop in overall crime may reflect increased police presence or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted slightly, with violent offences remaining high compared to the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in addressing aggression and anti-social behaviour in the area.