Exeter
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Exeter safe?
Crime in Exeter is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Exeter has 6.7 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Exeter is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Exeter | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 6.1 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 5.4 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.3 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.6 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 4244 55%
- Shoplifting 1125 15%
- Criminal damage and arson 926 12%
- Other theft 710 9%
- Public order 676 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Exeter has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Exeter has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 96%
- Some flooding 4%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Exeter.
ExeterNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Exeter?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Exeter is currently Low.
How does crime in Exeter compare with England?
Crime in Exeter is about the same as the England rate. Exeter has 6.7 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Exeter is safe?
No. These figures are for Exeter as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Exeter?
This Exeter page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report