Crime Rate in Newbridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbridges

The total recorded crimes in Newbridges, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbridges crime rate of 100.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newbridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andrewshayes Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Marlborough Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dares Field with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Newbridges has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 100.67 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbridges)CrimesRank (Newbridges)CrimesRank (Newbridges)
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
Budleigh & Raleigh34 8460 51 16
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
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

Newbridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20254
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Newbridges in July 2025

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

1. Andrewshayes Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Dares Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Smiter'S Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newberys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Well Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silver Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Doatshayne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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