Total Crime Rate
67.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
40.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Cromwell Park area has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern , and the 78th highest crime rate of 262 local areas in Mid Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cromwell Park (EX16 4QL) in the last 12 months was 67.1 per 1,000 residents and was 85.1% higher than the Clare & Shuttern average (36.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 40.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromwell Park (EX16 4QL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chilcott Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Culver Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chilcott Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Alstone Road | Under investigation |
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