Crime Rate in Woodbury & Lympstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodbury & Lympstone

The total recorded crimes in Woodbury & Lympstone, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodbury & Lympstone crime rate of 20.27 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 Woodbury & Lympstone, encompassing approximately 2,121 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Woodbury & Lympstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tedstone Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Fulford Way with total crimes: 4
  • Toby Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Woodbury & Lympstone?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Woodbury & Lympstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 232 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Woodbury & Lympstone 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, Woodbury & Lympstone witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodbury & Lympstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodbury & Lympstone has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 20.27 ranking 5th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Woodbury & Lympstone crimes were 232. The crime rate of Woodbury & Lympstone in 2024 was 109.38 (year) or 9.11 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodbury & Lympstone were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.94 (year) or 0.08 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodbury & Lympstone)CrimesRank (Woodbury & Lympstone)CrimesRank (Woodbury & Lympstone)
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
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

Woodbury & Lympstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 202513
December 202412
November 20243
May 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 202419
July 20244
June 20246
May 202414

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20253
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20246

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Woodbury & Lympstone in May 2025

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

1. Tedstone Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
2. Fulford Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Toby Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Porter'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Spring Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Nutwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Barton Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Moor Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Park Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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