Total Crime Rate
84.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
41.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Cowley Bridge Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James , and the 150th 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 Cowley Bridge Road (EX4 5AD) in the last 12 months was 84.9 per 1,000 residents and was 23.6% higher than the Duryard and St James average (68.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 41.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cowley Bridge Road (EX4 5AD), the main crime hotspot is near Roundhill Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Exeter| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Roundhill Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Cowley Bridge Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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