The total recorded crimes in Feniton, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Feniton crime rate of 2.39 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Feniton has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 29th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Feniton) | Crimes | Rank (Feniton) | Crimes | Rank (Feniton) | |
| Dunkeswell & Otterhead | 11 | 21 | 287 | 13 | 206 | 1 |
| Exmouth Town | 96 | 1 | 1,017 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Honiton St Paul's | 32 | 10 | 430 | 8 | 22 | 2 |
| Exmouth Littleham | 62 | 2 | 637 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Axminster | 58 | 3 | 621 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Broadclyst | 34 | 9 | 530 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Ottery St Mary | 57 | 4 | 436 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Trinity | 18 | 18 | 207 | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 31 | 11 | 460 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 43 | 5 | 232 | 17 | 2 | 9 |
| Cranbrook | 38 | 7 | 442 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
| Seaton | 38 | 6 | 196 | 20 | 1 | 13 |
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 24 | 14 | 250 | 15 | 3 | 7 |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 37 | 8 | 392 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Honiton St Michael's | 29 | 12 | 368 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 19 | 17 | 338 | 11 | NA | NA |
| Newbridges | 4 | 27 | 83 | 24 | 1 | 12 |
| Exmouth Brixington | 23 | 15 | 315 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 25 | 13 | 247 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Sidmouth Town | 20 | 16 | 277 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Coly Valley | 12 | 20 | 206 | 19 | NA | NA |
| Clyst Valley | 16 | 19 | 136 | 21 | NA | NA |
| Beer & Branscombe | 4 | 26 | 114 | 22 | NA | NA |
| Newton Poppleford & Harpford | 10 | 22 | 88 | 23 | NA | NA |
| West Hill & Aylesbeare | 8 | 23 | 48 | 29 | NA | NA |
| Tale Vale | 6 | 24 | 28 | 30 | NA | NA |
| Sidmouth Rural | 4 | 28 | 78 | 25 | NA | NA |
| Exe Valley | 4 | 25 | 71 | 26 | NA | NA |
| Yarty | 2 | 30 | 60 | 27 | NA | NA |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Feniton postcode area is presented below.