Crime Rates at Whitycombe Way, Exeter, EX4 2NP

Whitycombe Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exwick , and the 92nd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Exeter .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Whitycombe Way (EX4 2NP) in the last 12 months was 129.0 per 1,000 residents and was 102.3% higher than the Exwick average (63.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 77.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 26.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whitycombe Way (EX4 2NP), the main crime hotspot is near Hexworthy Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.