Crime Rate in Budleigh & Raleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Budleigh & Raleigh

The total recorded crimes in Budleigh & Raleigh, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Budleigh & Raleigh crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Budleigh & Raleigh, encompassing approximately 5,160 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Knowle Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 3
  • Vieux Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Budleigh & Raleigh?

To understand the safety of Budleigh & Raleigh, we need to analyze Budleigh & Raleigh crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Budleigh & Raleigh reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 460 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Budleigh & Raleigh witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Budleigh & Raleigh had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Budleigh & Raleigh recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Budleigh & Raleigh has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Budleigh & Raleigh has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 11th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Budleigh & Raleigh crimes were 460. The crime rate of Budleigh & Raleigh in 2024 was 89.15 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Budleigh & Raleigh were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.19 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town63 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham46 3637 21 10
Axminster56 2621 39 3
Broadclyst43 4530 44 6
Trinity6 25207 186 5
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
Woodbury & Lympstone7 21232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford23 14392 9NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh27 9247 16NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon17 16338 11NA NA
Newbridges7 2283 241 12
Coly Valley25 12206 19NA NA
Seaton24 13196 201 13
Sidmouth Town15 17277 141 14
Clyst Valley11 18136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe10 19114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2488 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare7 2348 29NA NA
Sidmouth Rural6 2678 25NA NA
Exe Valley5 2771 26NA NA
Yarty4 2860 27NA NA
Tale Vale1 3028 30NA NA

Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 202414
June 202412
May 20242
April 202414

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 20242
November 20244
October 202425
September 20247
August 202421
July 202411
June 202438
May 202423
April 202410

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 202411
April 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Budleigh & Raleigh in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Budleigh & Raleigh postcode area is presented below.

1. Knowle Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Fore Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Vieux Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Warren Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Bedland'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Barn Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Raleigh Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Greenway Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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