Crime Rate in Boniface: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boniface

The total recorded crimes in Boniface, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boniface crime rate of 13.05 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 Boniface, encompassing approximately 3,142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Boniface Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Barnfield with total crimes: 4
  • Brays Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Boniface?

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

  • Relative to Mid Devon:

    • In 2024, Boniface reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 371 crimes compared to 224. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Boniface witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.

    • In 2023, Boniface had fewer crimes than the Mid Devon average, with 3 crimes compared to 22. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Boniface witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boniface Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boniface has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 13.05 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Boniface crimes were 371. The crime rate of Boniface in 2024 was 118.05 (year) or 9.84 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boniface were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.95 (year) or 0.08 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boniface)CrimesRank (Boniface)CrimesRank (Boniface)
Canonsleigh16 11400 6164 1
Lowman49 2648 1NA NA
Westexe67 1483 31 8
Clare and Shuttern12 1498 153 2
Castle49 3552 2NA NA
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

Boniface Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258
January 202517
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 202418
August 202414
July 202413
June 202424
May 202427

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20241

High Crime Locations Boniface in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Barnfield (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Brays Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Lamejohns Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Willow Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. East Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Kirton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Joseph Locke Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Butt Parks (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spruce Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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