Crime Rates at Westminster Close, Exmouth, EX8 5QS

Westminster Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Exmouth Brixington , and the 59th lowest crime rate of 479 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 Westminster Close (EX8 5QS) in the last 12 months was 11.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.7% lower than the Exmouth Brixington average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westminster Close (EX8 5QS), the main crime hotspot is near Hereford Close. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.