Total Crime Rate
57.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Budbrooke area has the 15th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bridestowe , and the 49th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West 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 Budbrooke (EX6 6NY) in the last 12 months was 57.0 per 1,000 residents and was 132.5% higher than the Bridestowe average (24.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Budbrooke (EX6 6NY), the main crime hotspot is near Budbrook Lane. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridestowe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Budbrook Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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