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Crime in Newtown

Newtown had 1,063 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 195.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 24 Exeter areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 112% above the middle Exeter area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

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

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195.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 24Exeter rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common337 in 3 months

Month by month

353 Mar 331 Apr 342 May 360 Jun 390 Jul 313 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence33732%
shoplifting23822%
anti-social behaviour15515%
criminal damage818%
theft515%
public order485%
bike theft404%
burglary303%

Newtown against Exeter

TypeNewtown per 1,000Middle Exeter areaChange
Violence62.141.1▼ 5%
Burglary5.52.8▲ 30%
Vehicle crime21.9▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour28.510.6▼ 19%
Theft and robbery20.310.4▲ 36%

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%
Exeter136.8▲ 4%
St Leonards135.9▼ 7%
Heavitree120.4▲ 8%
Wonford113.2▼ 5%
Polsloe78.5▲ 11%
Stoke Hill69.3▲ 6%
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 Newtown a safe area?

Newtown had about 195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 24 Exeter areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newtown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (337), followed by shoplifting (238) and anti-social behaviour (155).