Crime Rate in Canonsleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canonsleigh

The total recorded crimes in Canonsleigh, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canonsleigh crime rate of 131.80 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 Canonsleigh, encompassing approximately 121 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Canonsleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Danisco Pack Westward with total crimes: 2

How safe is Canonsleigh?

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

  • Relative to Mid Devon:

    • In 2024, Canonsleigh reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 400 crimes compared to 224. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canonsleigh witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.

    • In 2023, Canonsleigh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Devon average, with 164 crimes compared to 22. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canonsleigh witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Devon, Canonsleigh has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Canonsleigh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canonsleigh has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 131.80 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Canonsleigh crimes were 400. The crime rate of Canonsleigh in 2024 was 3294.89 (year) or 274.57 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canonsleigh were around 164 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1350.91 (year) or 112.58 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canonsleigh)CrimesRank (Canonsleigh)CrimesRank (Canonsleigh)
Lowman49 2648 1NA NA
Westexe67 1483 31 8
Clare and Shuttern12 1498 153 2
Castle49 3552 2NA NA
Boniface41 4371 73 3
Yeo7 17137 122 4
Cranmore37 5457 4NA NA
Cullompton North29 7448 51 5
Lower Culm29 6273 91 6
Taw Vale13 1283 171 7
Lawrence19 9329 8NA NA
Cullompton South24 8250 10NA NA
Upper Culm18 10159 11NA NA
Bradninch12 13132 13NA NA
Cullompton Outer8 16125 14NA NA
Way9 1540 22NA NA
Sandford and Creedy6 2084 16NA NA
Taw3 2365 18NA NA
Halberton7 1860 19NA NA
Silverton6 1954 21NA NA
Upper Yeo4 2254 20NA NA
Newbrooke5 2135 23NA NA
Cadbury2 2434 24NA NA

Canonsleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 202419

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 202410

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canonsleigh in May 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft2
3. Danisco Pack Westward (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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