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Crime in Cowick

Cowick had 212 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 24 Exeter areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Exeter area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

EX2, Exeter · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cowick

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81.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 24Exeter rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common98 in 3 months

Month by month

78 Mar 93 Apr 68 May 63 Jun 71 Jul 78 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cowick. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9846%
shoplifting2813%
anti-social behaviour2612%
theft126%
criminal damage105%
public order105%
vehicle crime73%
burglary63%

Cowick against Exeter

TypeCowick per 1,000Middle Exeter areaChange
Violence37.941.1▲ 9%
Burglary2.32.8–
Vehicle crime2.71.9–
Anti-social behaviour1010.6▼ 7%
Theft and robbery7.710.4▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
St Thomas236.7▲ 13%
St Leonards135.9▼ 7%
Alphington90.7▼ 4%
Cowick81.9▼ 11%
Redhills76.8▲ 2%
Foxhayes65.9▲ 6%
Ide43.7▲ 2%
See every Exeter area ranked on the crime in Exeter page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cowick a safe area?

Cowick had about 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 24 Exeter areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cowick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (98), followed by shoplifting (28) and anti-social behaviour (26).