Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Willoway Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Braunton East , and the 76th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Willoway Lane (EX33 1AS) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 39.4% lower than the Braunton East average (39.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willoway Lane (EX33 1AS), the main crime hotspot is near Westmead Close. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braunton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westmead Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beech Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rock Hill | — |
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