Crime Rate in Whimple & Rockbeare: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whimple & Rockbeare

The total recorded crimes in Whimple & Rockbeare, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whimple & Rockbeare crime rate of 78.66 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 Whimple & Rockbeare, encompassing approximately 305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whimple & Rockbeare Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fair Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Anning Road with total crimes: 4
  • Roman Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whimple & Rockbeare?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Whimple & Rockbeare demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 250 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whimple & Rockbeare witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Whimple & Rockbeare had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 3 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whimple & Rockbeare witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whimple & Rockbeare Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whimple & Rockbeare has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 78.66 ranking 14th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Whimple & Rockbeare crimes were 250. The crime rate of Whimple & Rockbeare in 2024 was 819.40 (year) or 68.28 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whimple & Rockbeare were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.83 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whimple & Rockbeare)CrimesRank (Whimple & Rockbeare)CrimesRank (Whimple & Rockbeare)
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
Cranbrook38 7442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
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

Whimple & Rockbeare Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
October 20243
September 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Whimple & Rockbeare in May 2025

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

1. Fair Oak Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Anning Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Roman Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Withey (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rectory Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chard Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Larkbeare Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Meadowfoot (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Southbrook Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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