Total Crime Rate
25.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Banksia Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern , and the 83rd 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 Banksia Close (EX16 6TU) in the last 12 months was 25.7 per 1,000 residents and was 37.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Banksia Close (EX16 6TU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Redvers Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Taylors Court (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 | Violence and sexual offences | Priory Road | Under investigation |
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