Total Crime Rate
49.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Taw Vale , and the 109th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (EX17 6DZ) in the last 12 months was 49.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.5% higher than the Taw Vale average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode EX17 6DZ, the main crime hotspot is near Yeo Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Taw Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yeo Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yeo Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Yeo Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Yeo Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Yeo Road | Under investigation |
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