Total Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Briac Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Exmouth Brixington , and the 20th 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 St Briac Way (EX8 5RL) in the last 12 months was 7.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Exmouth Brixington average (29.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Briac Way (EX8 5RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rance Drive, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Port Mer Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Exmouth Brixington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Combourg Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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