Crime Rates at Primrose Close, Tiverton, EX16 6TB

Primrose Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern , and the 74th 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 Primrose Close (EX16 6TB) in the last 12 months was 24.1 per 1,000 residents and was 41.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Primrose Close (EX16 6TB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Heathcoat Way, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Allen Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.