Total Crime Rate
48.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Cliff area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East , and the 187th highest 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 West Cliff (EX7 9EE) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.1% lower than the Dawlish North East average (99.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Cliff (EX7 9EE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Brookdale Terrace, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near West Cliff (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dawlish North East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brookdale Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brookdale Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lawn Hill | Under investigation |
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