Total Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Varley Court area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 262 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 Varley Court (EX16 6UL) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% lower than the Clare & Shuttern average (36.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Varley Court (EX16 6UL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Aspen Way, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Close (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Banksia Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Aspen Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Varley Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Webbers Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Aspen Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Magnolia Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barle Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barle Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mercers Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mercers Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Under investigation |
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