Crime Rate in Lower Culm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Culm

The total recorded crimes in Lower Culm, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Culm crime rate of 13.94 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 Lower Culm, encompassing approximately 2,080 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Lower Culm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamarind with total crimes: 4
  • Fir Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lower Culm?

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

  • Relative to Mid Devon:

    • In 2024, Lower Culm reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 273 crimes compared to 224. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lower Culm witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.

    • In 2023, Lower Culm had fewer crimes than the Mid Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 22. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lower Culm recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lower Culm Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lower Culm has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 13.94 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Culm crimes were 273. The crime rate of Lower Culm in 2024 was 131.22 (year) or 10.94 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Culm were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.48 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Culm)CrimesRank (Lower Culm)CrimesRank (Lower Culm)
Canonsleigh16 11400 6164 1
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
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

Lower Culm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft 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 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 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 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20258
February 202516
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202415
September 202412
August 202419
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246

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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lower Culm in May 2025

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

1. Tamarind (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Fir Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ash Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Dean Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lime Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Highland Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broad Path (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Barnes Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lloyd Maunder Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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