Total Crime Rate
39.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Webbers Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern , and the 121st 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 Webbers Way (EX16 6FB) in the last 12 months was 39.9 per 1,000 residents and was 10.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -70.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Webbers Way (EX16 6FB), the main crime hotspot is near Aspen Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barle Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Magnolia Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Aspen Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Aspen Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barle Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Webbers Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Marley Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Varley Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mercers Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mercers Close | Under investigation |
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