Crime Rates at Azalea Close, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4XJ

Azalea Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dunkeswell & Otterhead , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

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 Azalea Close (EX14 4XJ) in the last 12 months was 13.0 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Dunkeswell & Otterhead average (34.3 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 Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Azalea Close (EX14 4XJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tower Way, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Pump Field Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.