Total Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle View area has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Coly Valley , and the 190th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
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 Castle View (EX24 6DN) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.8% higher than the Coly Valley average (30.4 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 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle View (EX24 6DN), the main crime hotspot is near Seaway Head. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coly Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Seaway Head | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seaway Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Silver Street | Under investigation |
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