Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brunel Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dawlish South West , and the 191st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
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 Brunel Road (EX6 8QJ) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 12.2% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brunel Road (EX6 8QJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Elm Court (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dawlish South West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bonhay Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cookson'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | New Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cookson'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bonhay Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bonhay Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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