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Crime in St Leonards

St Leonards had 324 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 24 Exeter areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% above the middle Exeter area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

EX2, Exeter · within 0.6 miles of the middle of St Leonards

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135.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 24Exeter rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

100 Mar 129 Apr 121 May 127 Jun 97 Jul 100 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12238%
criminal damage5216%
anti-social behaviour4915%
theft237%
public order196%
bike theft165%
burglary134%
drugs82%

St Leonards against Exeter

TypeSt Leonards per 1,000Middle Exeter areaChange
Violence51.241.1▼ 21%
Burglary5.52.8▲ 30%
Vehicle crime1.71.9▼ 60%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.6▼ 25%
Theft and robbery16.810.4▲ 14%

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%
St Loyes123.4▼ 9%
Heavitree120.4▲ 8%
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 St Leonards a safe area?

St Leonards had about 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 24 Exeter areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St Leonards?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by criminal damage (52) and anti-social behaviour (49).