Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carew Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 261 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 Carew Road (EX16 6BN) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.0% lower than the Clare & Shuttern average (41.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carew Road (EX16 6BN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barle Court, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Waylands Corner (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Clare & Shuttern| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Barton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mercers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marley Close | Under investigation |
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