Total Crime Rate
45.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025River View Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Coly Valley , and the 173rd 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 River View Close (EX24 6PX) in the last 12 months was 45.3 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% 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 7 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around River View Close (EX24 6PX), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Seaway Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Seaway Head | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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