Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Brendons area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Canonsleigh , and the 123rd 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 The Brendons (EX16 7BG) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.0% lower than the Canonsleigh average (55.7 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 Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Brendons (EX16 7BG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Coot Hide, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cornlands (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Canonsleigh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Richmond Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beaufort Close | Under investigation |
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