Crime Rate in Newbridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbridges

The total recorded crimes in Newbridges, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbridges crime rate of 26.85 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 Newbridges, encompassing approximately 149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newbridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • The Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Hampton Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newbridges?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Newbridges demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 83 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newbridges recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

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

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newbridges Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newbridges has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 26.85 ranking 27th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Newbridges crimes were 83. The crime rate of Newbridges in 2024 was 557.05 (year) or 46.42 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbridges were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.71 (year) or 0.56 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbridges)CrimesRank (Newbridges)CrimesRank (Newbridges)
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
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
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

Newbridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newbridges in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. The Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hampton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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