Total Crime Rate
178.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Matford Park Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington , and the 54th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Matford Park Road (EX2 8FD) in the last 12 months was 178.4 per 1,000 residents and was 146.3% higher than the Alphington average (72.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 92.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Matford Park Road (EX2 8FD), the main crime hotspot is near B3123. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alphington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B3123 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | B3123 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | B3123 | Under investigation |
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