Total Crime Rate
90.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Garth Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James , and the 134th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Garth Road (EX4 5AJ) in the last 12 months was 90.9 per 1,000 residents and was 20.5% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 36.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Garth Road (EX4 5AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Roundhill Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 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 | Ridgeway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wreford'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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