Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Henry Lewis Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cranbrook , and the 129th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
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 Henry Lewis Close (EX5 2UU) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% lower than the Cranbrook average (61.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Henry Lewis Close (EX5 2UU), the main crime hotspot is near Chard Avenue. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cranbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Webbers Close | Under investigation |
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