Total Crime Rate
69.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marsh Lane area has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Crediton Boniface , and the 75th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marsh Lane (EX17 1ET) in the last 12 months was 69.4 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -59.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -58.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marsh Lane (EX17 1ET), the main crime hotspot is near Hedgerow Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Commercial Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tolleys | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Commercial Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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