Total Crime Rate
39.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fore Street area has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bradninch , and the 129th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid 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 Fore Street (EX5 4NN) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 43.5% lower than the Bradninch average (69.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fore Street (EX5 4NN), the main crime hotspot is near Peter Street. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bradninch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Peter Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Peter Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kensham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peter Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peter Street | Under investigation |
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