Total Crime Rate
10.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whipton Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree , and the 19th 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 Whipton Lane (EX1 3DL) in the last 12 months was 10.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.4% lower than the Heavitree average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
In the area around Whipton Lane (EX1 3DL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Thornberry Avenue (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Heavitree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thornberry Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thornberry Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Thornberry Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Georges Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thornberry Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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