Total Crime Rate
18.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linscott Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fremington , and the 55th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North 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 Linscott Crescent (EX31 3ES) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% lower than the Fremington average (30.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linscott Crescent (EX31 3ES), the main crime hotspot is near Lapwing Grove. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fremington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lapwing Grove | Under investigation |
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