Total Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Lane area has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bradninch , and the 9th 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 School Lane (EX5 5NR) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 89.4% lower than the Bradninch average (69.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around School Lane (EX5 5NR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Broadlands, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cleaves Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bradninch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Broadlands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.