Total Crime Rate
63.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Claremont Grove area has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Littleham , and the 128th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East 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 Claremont Grove (EX8 2JW) in the last 12 months was 63.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.3% lower than the Exmouth Littleham average (71.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Claremont Grove (EX8 2JW), the main crime hotspot is near Marpool Hill. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Exmouth Littleham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Phear Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Claredale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marpool Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Greenhill Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Claremont Lane | Under investigation |
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