Total Crime Rate
44.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pocombe Bridge area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kenn Valley , and the 198th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
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 Pocombe Bridge (EX4 2HA) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 14.6% lower than the Kenn Valley average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pocombe Bridge (EX4 2HA), the main crime hotspot is near Bakers Hill. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kenn Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bakers Hill | Under investigation |
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