Crime Rate in Dunkeswell & Otterhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

The total recorded crimes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunkeswell & Otterhead crime rate of 107.00 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 Dunkeswell & Otterhead, encompassing approximately 102 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gully Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Long Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dunkeswell & Otterhead?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Dunkeswell & Otterhead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 287 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunkeswell & Otterhead witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Dunkeswell & Otterhead experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Devon average, with 206 crimes compared to 17. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunkeswell & Otterhead witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunkeswell & Otterhead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunkeswell & Otterhead has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 107.00 ranking 21th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Dunkeswell & Otterhead crimes were 287. The crime rate of Dunkeswell & Otterhead in 2024 was 2791.83 (year) or 232.65 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead were around 206 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2003.89 (year) or 166.99 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunkeswell & Otterhead)CrimesRank (Dunkeswell & Otterhead)CrimesRank (Dunkeswell & Otterhead)
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
Whimple & Rockbeare24 14250 153 7
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

Dunkeswell & Otterhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 202410

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Dunkeswell & Otterhead in May 2025

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

1. Gully Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Long Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hussey'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pound Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Tencery Orchard (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Slough Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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