Crime Rate in Westexe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westexe

The total recorded crimes in Westexe, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westexe crime rate of 9.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Westexe Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Exe North with total crimes: 10
  • Arnold Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Wellbrook Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Westexe has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 9.29 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westexe)CrimesRank (Westexe)CrimesRank (Westexe)
Canonsleigh16 11400 6164 1
Lowman49 2648 1NA NA
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

Westexe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202517
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202422
July 202423
June 202436
May 202419

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Westexe in May 2025

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

1. West Exe North (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Arnold Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Wellbrook Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St Paul Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Washfield Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Turner Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Birchen Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Old School Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Exe Vale Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Deanes (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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