Total Crime Rate
112.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Matford Mews area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dawlish South West , and the 55th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Matford Mews (EX2 8XP) in the last 12 months was 112.0 per 1,000 residents and was 170.6% higher than the Dawlish South West average (41.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 72.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Matford Mews (EX2 8XP), the main crime hotspot is near Matford Way. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dawlish South West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Matford Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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