Crime Rate in Yeo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeo

The total recorded crimes in Yeo, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeo crime rate of 74.15 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 Yeo, encompassing approximately 94 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Yeo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorwyn Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Yeo?

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

  • Relative to Mid Devon:

    • In 2024, Yeo demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 137 crimes compared to 224.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Yeo witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.

    • In 2023, Yeo had fewer crimes than the Mid Devon average, with 2 crimes compared to 22. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Yeo witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yeo Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yeo has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 74.15 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Yeo crimes were 137. The crime rate of Yeo in 2024 was 1451.27 (year) or 120.94 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yeo were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.19 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeo)CrimesRank (Yeo)CrimesRank (Yeo)
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
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

Yeo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

December 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
May 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
August 20242

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

High Crime Locations Yeo in May 2025

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

1. Gorwyn Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Chapel Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Yeo View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunnymead (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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