Total Crime Rate
7.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashley Road area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Lower Culm , and the 7th 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 Ashley Road (EX15 3AH) in the last 12 months was 7.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the Lower Culm average (48.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashley Road (EX15 3AH), the main crime hotspot is near Markers Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lower Culm| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashley Road | — |
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