Total Crime Rate
49.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highbury Park area has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Exmouth Halsdon , and the 163rd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Highbury Park (EX8 3EJ) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 61.1% higher than the Exmouth Halsdon average (30.7 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highbury Park (EX8 3EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Exeter Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Exmouth Halsdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Halsdon Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Halsdon Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Exeter Road | Under investigation |
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