Total Crime Rate
3.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Berkshire Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington , and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
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 Berkshire Drive (EX4 1NG) in the last 12 months was 3.1 per 1,000 residents and was 95.8% lower than the Alphington average (72.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Berkshire Drive (EX4 1NG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bowhay Lane, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Newman Court (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alphington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prescot Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowhay Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Southport Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Barley Farm Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charnley Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Oak Road | Under investigation |
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