Crime Rate in Feniton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Feniton

The total recorded crimes in Feniton, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Feniton crime rate of 1.59 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 Feniton, encompassing approximately 1,255 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Feniton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Close with total crimes: 1
  • Winchester Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Feniton?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Feniton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 59 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Feniton recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Feniton had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 2 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Feniton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Feniton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Feniton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Feniton has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 29th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Feniton crimes were 59. The crime rate of Feniton in 2024 was 47.00 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Feniton were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.59 (year) or 0.13 (month) ranking 8 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
Budleigh & Raleigh26 11460 51 16
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
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

Feniton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In December 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Feniton in March 2025

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

1. Manor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Winchester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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