Crime Rate in Westexe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westexe

The total recorded crimes in Westexe, Mid Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westexe crime rate of 6.24 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 Westexe, encompassing approximately 7,214 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Westexe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Close with total crimes: 4
  • Birchen Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Turner Rise with total crimes: 3

How safe is Westexe?

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

  • Relative to Mid Devon:

    • In 2024, Westexe reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 483 crimes compared to 224. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westexe witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.

    • In 2023, Westexe 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, Westexe recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westexe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westexe has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 6.24 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Westexe crimes were 483. The crime rate of Westexe in 2024 was 66.95 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westexe were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.14 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westexe)CrimesRank (Westexe)CrimesRank (Westexe)
Canonsleigh13 11400 6164 1
Lowman67 2648 1NA NA
Castle71 1552 2NA NA
Clare and Shuttern11 1698 153 2
Boniface43 6371 73 3
Cranmore51 3457 4NA NA
Yeo13 12137 122 4
Cullompton North48 4448 51 5
Lower Culm31 7273 91 6
Taw Vale8 1883 171 7
Lawrence29 9329 8NA NA
Cullompton South29 8250 10NA NA
Bradninch14 10132 13NA NA
Upper Culm8 17159 11NA NA
Silverton11 1354 21NA NA
Cullompton Outer11 14125 14NA NA
Sandford and Creedy11 1584 16NA NA
Taw3 2265 18NA NA
Halberton5 2160 19NA NA
Newbrooke6 1935 23NA NA
Upper Yeo3 2354 20NA NA
Way5 2040 22NA NA
CadburyNA NA34 24NA NA

Westexe 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202516
April 202513
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202510
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202525
April 202519
March 202517
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20252
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Westexe in July 2025

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

1. Old School Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Birchen Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Turner Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. King Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wethered Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Seven Crosses Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Jenner Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. John Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Exeter Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Deanes (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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