Total Crime Rate
160.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
96.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Kensham Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bradninch , and the 20th highest crime rate of 262 local areas in Mid Devon .
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 Kensham Close (EX5 4ND) in the last 12 months was 160.6 per 1,000 residents and was 229.8% higher than the Bradninch average (48.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 96.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kensham Close (EX5 4ND), the main crime hotspot is near Peter Street. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bradninch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Peter Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Peter Street | Under investigation |
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