Crime Rates at Farm Close, Exeter, EX2 5PJ

Farm Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton , and the 11th 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 Farm Close (EX2 5PJ) in the last 12 months was 6.0 per 1,000 residents and was 92.6% lower than the Mincinglake and Whipton average (80.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Farm Close (EX2 5PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Heath Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.