Exmouth Town vs Leigham & Mainstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Exmouth Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Leigham & Mainstone Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exmouth Town vs Leigham & Mainstone Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Exmouth Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,169 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      18.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leigham & Mainstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,032 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      12.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exmouth Town
      B Leigham & Mainstone
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,169
      1,032
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,065
      1,168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.8%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exmouth Town
      B Leigham & Mainstone
      Violent Crime
      497 ↑13%
      427 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↓6%
      151 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑13%
      74 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑50%
      15 ↓42%
      Burglary
      28 ↑4%
      9 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↑22%
      80 ↓35%
      Drugs
      48 ↑14%
      31 ↓45%
      Public Order
      74 ↑9%
      62 ↓10%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      77 ↑8%
      141 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑17%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓15%
      17 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leigham & Mainstone is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exmouth Town safer than Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,169 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,032 crimes. Leigham & Mainstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exmouth Town vs Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leigham & Mainstone shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exmouth Town and Leigham & Mainstone?

      In Exmouth Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (497 incidents). In Leigham & Mainstone, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exmouth Town and Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Town recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigham & Mainstone recorded 151. 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 Town vs Leigham & Mainstone?

      Violent crime in Exmouth Town totalled 497 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Leigham & Mainstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exmouth Town and Leigham & Mainstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exmouth Town recorded 1,065 crimes (now 1,169, a change of +9.8%). Leigham & Mainstone recorded 1,168 crimes previously (now 1,032, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exmouth Town and Leigham & Mainstone?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Leigham & Mainstone has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exmouth Town and Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Leigham & Mainstone 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 Town and Leigham & Mainstone?

      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 Town or Leigham & Mainstone on a crime map?

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

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