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Crime in Heavitree

Heavitree had 383 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 24 Exeter areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Exeter area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

EX1, Exeter · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Heavitree

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120.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 24Exeter rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common167 in 3 months

Month by month

90 Mar 131 Apr 135 May 117 Jun 147 Jul 119 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16744%
criminal damage4512%
anti-social behaviour4211%
shoplifting308%
public order287%
theft215%
bike theft164%
burglary92%

Heavitree against Exeter

TypeHeavitree per 1,000Middle Exeter areaChange
Violence52.541.1▲ 2%
Burglary2.82.8▼ 10%
Vehicle crime1.91.9–
Anti-social behaviour13.210.6▼ 9%
Theft and robbery13.210.4▲ 45%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newtown195.7▲ 4%
St Leonards135.9▼ 7%
St Loyes123.4▼ 9%
Heavitree120.4▲ 8%
Whipton117▼ 9%
Wonford113.2▼ 5%
Polsloe78.5▲ 11%
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 Heavitree a safe area?

Heavitree had about 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 24 Exeter areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Heavitree?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (167), followed by criminal damage (45) and anti-social behaviour (42).