Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rosemary Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Coly Valley , and the 195th lowest crime rate of 479 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 Rosemary Lane (EX24 6LS) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 8.6% lower than the Coly Valley average (28.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rosemary Lane (EX24 6LS), the main crime hotspot is near Dolphin Street. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dolphin Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | South Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | South Square | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | South Square | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Dolphin Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | South Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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