Crime Rate in Cranbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranbrook

The total recorded crimes in Cranbrook, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranbrook crime rate of 0.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cranbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Barton with total crimes: 9
  • Crannaford Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Broom Park 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 July 2025 the Cranbrook has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town112 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's33 9430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham64 3637 21 10
Axminster75 2621 39 3
Broadclyst31 10530 44 6
Ottery St Mary45 4436 7NA NA
Trinity27 11207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh34 8460 51 16
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare23 16250 153 7
Exmouth Halsdon35 7338 11NA NA
Feniton7 2659 282 8
Woodbury & Lympstone23 15232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford21 18392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's27 12368 101 11
Newbridges15 2283 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 17315 12NA NA
Sidmouth Town26 13277 141 14
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh24 14247 16NA NA
Coly Valley15 21206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley20 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe14 23114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2788 23NA NA
Sidmouth Rural8 2478 25NA NA
Yarty7 2560 27NA NA
Exe Valley5 2871 26NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare3 2948 29NA NA
Tale Vale2 3028 30NA NA

Cranbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202533
May 202520
April 202513
March 202516
February 202531
January 202531
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Upper Barton (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Crannaford Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Broom Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Crimson King (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Great Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Yarlington Mill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mead Cross (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Brooks Warren (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Horsewell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Corn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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