Total Crime Rate
15.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Pavilion Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton , and the 45th 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 Old Pavilion Close (EX2 5UN) in the last 12 months was 15.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Old Pavilion Close (EX2 5UN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 49 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Russell Walk (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Mincinglake and Whipton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Russell Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russell Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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