Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Canonsleigh , and the 65th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid 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 This (EX15 2PF) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the Canonsleigh average (55.7 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 Anti-social behaviour 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 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode EX15 2PF, the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dean Hill Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Five Bridges (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Canonsleigh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dean Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Harpitt Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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