Crime Rate in Cranbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranbrook

The total recorded crimes in Cranbrook, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranbrook crime rate of 0.59 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 Cranbrook, encompassing approximately 64,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cranbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crannaford Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Crimson King with total crimes: 3
  • Old Garden Pasture with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cranbrook?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Cranbrook reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 442 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Cranbrook 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, Cranbrook recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cranbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cranbrook has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 7th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Cranbrook crimes were 442. The crime rate of Cranbrook in 2024 was 11.73 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranbrook were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.89 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)
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
Budleigh & Raleigh31 11460 51 16
Woodbury & Lympstone43 5232 172 9
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

Cranbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202516
February 202531
January 202531
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202446
May 202412

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cranbrook in May 2025

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

1. Crannaford Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Crimson King (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Old Garden Pasture (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Great Orchard (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dove Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Inner Westland (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Younghayes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Three Corner Field (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Brooks Warren (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Horsewell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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