Total Crime Rate
56.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hedgerow Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Crediton Boniface , and the 90th highest 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 Hedgerow Close (EX17 1DB) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 28.1% lower than the Crediton Boniface average (78.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 49.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hedgerow Close (EX17 1DB), the main crime hotspot is near Cromwells Meadow. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crediton Boniface| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Commercial Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Commercial Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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