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Is Exeter, California Safe?

Population 10,122 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,122, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Exeter earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,586 per 100K.

Exeter Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricExeterCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate198.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1768.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate121.0--268.2
Theft Rate1586.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

196.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

198/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1768/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Exeter

Violent crime in Exeter is well below the national average. The rate of 198.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1768.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,586 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Exeter Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault121
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,586
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Exeter Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Exeter
198.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Exeter
1768.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Exeter Safety

Is Exeter safe?
It depends on where in Exeter you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Exeter?
196.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 198.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1768.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Exeter safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Exeter has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Exeter?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Exeter generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Exeter police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Exeter?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Exeter's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Exeter compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Exeter isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Exeter to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Exeter?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Exeter?
198.0 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (121), robbery (34), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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