Crime Rates at Sandstone Close, Exeter, EX2 7PG

Sandstone Close area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton , and the 187th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Exeter .

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 Sandstone Close (EX2 7PG) in the last 12 months was 58.3 per 1,000 residents and was 30.3% lower than the Mincinglake and Whipton average (83.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sandstone Close (EX2 7PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bardon Walk, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.