Total Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dawlish Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dawlish South West , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dawlish Road (EX6 8EG) in the last 12 months was 7.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.2% lower than the Dawlish South West average (41.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dawlish Road (EX6 8EG), the main crime hotspot is near Sentrys Orchard. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dawlish South West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sentrys Orchard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | River View Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crockwells Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jupes Close | Under investigation |
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