Crime Rate in Budleigh & Raleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Budleigh & Raleigh

The total recorded crimes in Budleigh & Raleigh, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Budleigh & Raleigh crime rate of 6.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Village Road with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Rydon Lane 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 areas in the East Devon.

    • 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 areas in the East Devon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Budleigh & Raleigh has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 6.01 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Budleigh & Raleigh)CrimesRank (Budleigh & Raleigh)CrimesRank (Budleigh & Raleigh)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
Axminster58 3621 39 3
Broadclyst34 9530 44 6
Ottery St Mary57 4436 7NA NA
Trinity18 18207 186 5
Woodbury & Lympstone43 5232 172 9
Cranbrook38 7442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare24 14250 153 7
Feniton3 2959 282 8
Sidmouth Sidford37 8392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's29 12368 101 11
Exmouth Halsdon19 17338 11NA NA
Newbridges4 2783 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 15315 12NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh25 13247 16NA NA
Sidmouth Town20 16277 141 14
Coly Valley12 20206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley16 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe4 26114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford10 2288 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare8 2348 29NA NA
Tale Vale6 2428 30NA NA
Sidmouth Rural4 2878 25NA NA
Exe Valley4 2571 26NA NA
Yarty2 3060 27NA NA

Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 20242
November 20244
October 202425
September 20247
August 202421
July 202411
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 202414
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20243

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
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 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Village Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Rydon Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ropers Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Church Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ottervale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Jocelyn Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Perriam'S Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Marine Parade (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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