Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Exmouth Brixington , and the 161st lowest 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 Sycamore Close (EX8 4HF) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 29.4% lower than the Exmouth Brixington average (29.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Sycamore Close (EX8 4HF), the main crime hotspot is near Duke Of Cornwall Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Exmouth Brixington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duchy Court | Under investigation |
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