Crime Rate in Budleigh & Raleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Budleigh & Raleigh

The total recorded crimes in Budleigh & Raleigh, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Budleigh & Raleigh crime rate of 6.59 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 Budleigh & Raleigh, encompassing approximately 5,160 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Bay Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Budleigh & Raleigh?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Budleigh & Raleigh reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 460 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Budleigh & Raleigh witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Budleigh & Raleigh 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, Budleigh & Raleigh recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Budleigh & Raleigh has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Budleigh & Raleigh has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 6.59 ranking 8th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Budleigh & Raleigh crimes were 460. The crime rate of Budleigh & Raleigh in 2024 was 89.15 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Budleigh & Raleigh were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.19 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Budleigh & Raleigh)CrimesRank (Budleigh & Raleigh)CrimesRank (Budleigh & Raleigh)
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
Cranbrook44 5442 61 15
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

Budleigh & Raleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202523
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 20242
November 20244
October 202425
September 20247
August 202421

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Budleigh & Raleigh in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Bay Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Church Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Ladram Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Boyne Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elmside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Northview Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Salting Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ottervale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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