Crime Rates at Hamlin Gardens, Exeter, EX1 3BE

Hamlin Gardens area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hamlin Gardens (EX1 3BE) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 42.4% lower than the Heavitree average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hamlin Gardens (EX1 3BE), the main crime hotspot is near Polsloe Bridge. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.