Total Crime Rate
42.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highfield area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Taw Vale , and the 126th 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 Highfield (EX17 6PY) in the last 12 months was 42.8 per 1,000 residents and was 0.1% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfield (EX17 6PY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Highfield, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Prospect Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Taw Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prospect Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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