Exmouth Brixington vs Heavitree & Polsloe

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Exmouth Brixington Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Heavitree & Polsloe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exmouth Brixington vs Heavitree & Polsloe Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Exmouth Brixington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Heavitree & Polsloe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,199 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      20.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exmouth Brixington
      B Heavitree & Polsloe
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      336
      5,199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      408
      5,094
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      20.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exmouth Brixington
      B Heavitree & Polsloe
      Violent Crime
      152 ↓3%
      2,127 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓16%
      888 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓18%
      295 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓38%
      116 ↑26%
      Burglary
      7 ↓68%
      138 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑3%
      443 ↓5%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      127 ↓9%
      Public Order
      26 ↓4%
      327 ↑3%
      Robbery
      2
      52 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓48%
      391 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      37 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      103 ↑102%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓55%
      66 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓39%
      89 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Exmouth Brixington is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exmouth Brixington safer than Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Exmouth Brixington has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Heavitree & Polsloe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,199 crimes. Exmouth Brixington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exmouth Brixington vs Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Exmouth Brixington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heavitree & Polsloe shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      In Exmouth Brixington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Heavitree & Polsloe, it is Violent Crime (2,127 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Exmouth Brixington recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 888. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Exmouth Brixington vs Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Violent crime in Exmouth Brixington totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,127 in Heavitree & Polsloe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exmouth Brixington recorded 408 crimes (now 336, a change of -17.7%). Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 5,094 crimes previously (now 5,199, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Exmouth Brixington has a resolution rate of 20.4% and Heavitree & Polsloe has 20.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Exmouth Brixington falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Heavitree & Polsloe is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Exmouth Brixington or Heavitree & Polsloe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Exmouth Brixington and Heavitree & Polsloe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.