Crime Rate in Clare and Shuttern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clare and Shuttern

The total recorded crimes in Clare and Shuttern, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clare and Shuttern crime rate of 188.98 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 Clare and Shuttern, encompassing approximately 63 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Clare and Shuttern Crime Hotspots

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

  • West End Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Valley View with total crimes: 2
  • Ridgeway Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Clare and Shuttern?

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

  • Relative to Mid Devon:

    • In 2024, Clare and Shuttern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 98 crimes compared to 224.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clare and Shuttern recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.

    • In 2023, Clare and Shuttern 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, Clare and Shuttern witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Devon, Clare and Shuttern has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Clare and Shuttern Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clare and Shuttern has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 188.98 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Clare and Shuttern crimes were 98. The crime rate of Clare and Shuttern in 2024 was 1543.31 (year) or 128.61 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clare and Shuttern were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.24 (year) or 3.94 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clare and Shuttern)CrimesRank (Clare and Shuttern)CrimesRank (Clare and Shuttern)
Canonsleigh16 11400 6164 1
Lowman49 2648 1NA NA
Westexe67 1483 31 8
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

Clare and Shuttern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Clare and Shuttern in May 2025

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

1. West End Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Valley View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Ridgeway Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Crosspark Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elizabeth Penton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barnhay (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Honeymoor Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Mousebeare Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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