Total Crime Rate
78.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cowley Bridge Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James , and the 152nd highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cowley Bridge Road (EX4 5AD) in the last 12 months was 78.0 per 1,000 residents and was 3.4% higher than the Duryard and St James average (75.5 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 38.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cowley Bridge Road (EX4 5AD), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Duryard and St James| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cowley Bridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cowley Bridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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