Crime Rates at Church Terrace, Exeter, EX2 5DU

Church Terrace area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree , and the 146th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .

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 Church Terrace (EX2 5DU) in the last 12 months was 44.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.1% lower than the Heavitree average (53.9 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Church Terrace (EX2 5DU), the main crime hotspot is near Church Street. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.