Crime Rate in Woodbury & Lympstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodbury & Lympstone

The total recorded crimes in Woodbury & Lympstone, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodbury & Lympstone crime rate of 3.30 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 Woodbury & Lympstone, encompassing approximately 2,121 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodbury & Lympstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Close with total crimes: 1
  • Flower Street with total crimes: 1
  • Webbers Meadow with total crimes: 1

How safe is Woodbury & Lympstone?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Woodbury & Lympstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 232 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woodbury & Lympstone 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, Woodbury & Lympstone witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodbury & Lympstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Woodbury & Lympstone has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 21th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Woodbury & Lympstone crimes were 232. The crime rate of Woodbury & Lympstone in 2024 was 109.38 (year) or 9.11 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodbury & Lympstone were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.94 (year) or 0.08 (month) ranking 9 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
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
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

Woodbury & Lympstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 202419
July 20244
June 20246
May 202414
April 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
December 202412
November 20243
May 20241
April 202415

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Woodbury & Lympstone in March 2025

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

1. Park Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Flower Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Webbers Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Stile Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beeches Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glebe Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Wotton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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