WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Crime in Drewsteignton, West Devon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Drewsteignton, localized within West Devon.

Total Crimes

9
trending_up +12.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

43.28per 1k
trending_up +5.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

1,756

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences6
Public Order1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Meadow Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Blue Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Merryfield Lane Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Chapel Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Lamb Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within West Devon district.

Local Rank

#15safest in West Devon

City Average

43.4per 1k

Local Policing

Crediton Rural South

Devon & Cornwall Police

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Local Priorities

Tackling priority and prolific offenders in Mid Devon

Issued: 18 Mar 2026

Status Update

We will work with partner agencies and police colleagues to identify those responsible for causing the most harm in our communities. We will prioritise and target recidivist offenders who score highest on our harm registers.

Actioned: 18 Mar 2026

Identifying areas which suffer from the highest amounts of reported anti social behaviour and using a wide range of resources to tackle issues in those problem areas.

Issued: 18 Mar 2026

Status Update

We will work with partner agencies and the Community Safety partnership to protect the most vulnerable within our communities and seek a wide range of resources to tackle the issues throughout these areas.

Actioned: 18 Mar 2026

Support the community safety partnership in delivering a unified response to patrolling the Tiverton Town Centre hotspot policing area.

Issued: 18 Mar 2026

Status Update

Undertake joint patrols with street marshals and ensure that we work with the Mid Devon District Council to ensure that we modify patrol areas where additional capacity in patrolling hours are identified. We will also ensure we are undertaking independent patrols in this area to ensure Police remain visible and accessible.

Actioned: 18 Mar 2026

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