Total Crime Rate
42.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025College Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kenn Valley , and the 212th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
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 College Lane (EX2 9TF) in the last 12 months was 42.6 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% lower than the Kenn Valley average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around College Lane (EX2 9TF), the main crime hotspot is near Westown Road, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Kenn Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westown Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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