Total Crime Rate
48.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackthorn Lane area has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cranbrook , and the 167th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blackthorn Lane (EX5 7FF) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.6% 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 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 183.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 36.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 111.1% ).
In the area around Blackthorn Lane (EX5 7FF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dove Lane, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Radfords Turf (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cranbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linnet Park | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crabtree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Great Orchard | Under investigation |
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