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Crime in Digby

Digby had 251 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 177.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 24 Exeter areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 93% above the middle Exeter area. Crime was up 49% on the three months before.

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

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177.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 24Exeter rank1st is the highest rate
+49%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common81 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 42 Apr 53 May 82 Jun 93 Jul 76 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8132%
shoplifting4618%
public order3514%
criminal damage208%
anti-social behaviour187%
drugs156%
theft135%
weapons52%

Digby against Exeter

TypeDigby per 1,000Middle Exeter areaChange
Violence57.341.1▲ 33%
Burglary2.12.8–
Vehicle crime2.81.9–
Anti-social behaviour12.710.6▲ 29%
Theft and robbery14.810.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Digby177.4▲ 49%
St Loyes123.4▼ 9%
Wonford113.2▼ 5%
Middlemoor99.2▲ 15%
Newcourt91.6▲ 48%
Countess Wear86.2▲ 54%
Clyst St Mary82.1▲ 33%
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 Digby a safe area?

Digby had about 177.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 24 Exeter areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Digby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (81), followed by shoplifting (46) and public order (35).