Crime Rate in Feniton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Feniton

The total recorded crimes in Feniton, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Feniton crime rate of 5.58 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Feniton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nap View with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 areas in the East Devon.

    • 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 areas in the East Devon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Feniton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Feniton)CrimesRank (Feniton)CrimesRank (Feniton)
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
Cranbrook44 5442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare23 16250 153 7
Exmouth Halsdon35 7338 11NA NA
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

Feniton 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 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Feniton in July 2025

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

1. Nap View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Burlands (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Winchester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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