Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Church Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bradninch , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 262 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 Church Street (EX5 4NS) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (EX5 4NS), 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 | Public order | Peter Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Hen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Peter Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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