Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026West Garth Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Exeter .
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 West Garth Road (EX4 5AG) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.5% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Garth Road (EX4 5AG), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Wreford'S Link | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Roundhill Close | — |
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