Crime Rate in Whimple & Rockbeare: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whimple & Rockbeare

The total recorded crimes in Whimple & Rockbeare, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whimple & Rockbeare crime rate of 75.39 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 Whimple & Rockbeare, encompassing approximately 305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Whimple & Rockbeare Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fair Oak Road with total crimes: 10
  • Roman Road with total crimes: 3
  • Henry Lewis Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whimple & Rockbeare?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Whimple & Rockbeare demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 250 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whimple & Rockbeare witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Whimple & Rockbeare had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 3 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whimple & Rockbeare witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whimple & Rockbeare Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whimple & Rockbeare has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 75.39 ranking 16th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Whimple & Rockbeare crimes were 250. The crime rate of Whimple & Rockbeare in 2024 was 819.40 (year) or 68.28 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whimple & Rockbeare were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.83 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whimple & Rockbeare)CrimesRank (Whimple & Rockbeare)CrimesRank (Whimple & Rockbeare)
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
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

Whimple & Rockbeare 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20254
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20252
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

High Crime Locations Whimple & Rockbeare in July 2025

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

1. Fair Oak Road (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Roman Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Henry Lewis Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Telegraph Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Withey (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Southbrook Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Stones Gallop (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lower Three Acres (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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