Crime Rates at Franklyn Drive, Exeter, EX2 9HR

Franklyn Drive area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington , and the 80th 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 Franklyn Drive (EX2 9HR) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 8 cases , up 166.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Franklyn Drive (EX2 9HR), the main crime hotspot is near Francis Close. Police recorded 73 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.