Crime in Whimple & Rockbeare: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Whimple & Rockbeare in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whimple & Rockbeare at a glance
- Crime trends in Whimple & Rockbeare
- Types of crime in Whimple & Rockbeare
- Whimple & Rockbeare compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whimple & Rockbeare
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whimple & Rockbeare
- Population and deprivation in Whimple & Rockbeare
- Questions about crime in Whimple & Rockbeare
- About this data
261 crimes were recorded in Whimple & Rockbeare in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whimple & Rockbeare has the 2,911th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whimple & Rockbeare | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 261 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,956 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whimple & Rockbeare was highest in the year to July 2021 (458 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (213). Over the whole period it fell 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 261 | 52.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 238 | 48.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 213 | 43.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 411 | 82.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 458 | 92.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 395 | 79.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 297 | 59.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 329 | 66.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whimple & Rockbeare over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+17%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +12% |
| Public order | 31 | 6.3 | 0.94 | +288% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -39% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.6 | 0.73 | +28% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -18% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.25 | +200% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Whimple & Rockbeare
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whimple & Rockbeare
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 288% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whimple & Rockbeare
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whimple & Rockbeare
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whimple & Rockbeare
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whimple & Rockbeare
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whimple & Rockbeare
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whimple & Rockbeare
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whimple & Rockbeare
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whimple & Rockbeare
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whimple & Rockbeare
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whimple & Rockbeare
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whimple & Rockbeare, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whimple & Rockbeare.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whimple & Rockbeare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook | 421 | 54.1 | +3% |
| Broadclyst | 400 | 44.5 | -16% |
| Ottery St Mary | 391 | 36.5 | -31% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 153 | 26.6 | -49% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 418 | 59.6 | +13% |
| Sidmouth Town | 234 | 43.5 | -17% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 241 | 28.9 | -45% |
| Honiton St Michael's | 314 | 44.9 | -15% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Whimple & Rockbeare over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fair Oak Road | 81 |
| On or near Anning Road | 20 |
| On or near Roman Road | 19 |
| On or near Ship Lane | 11 |
| On or near Stones Gallop | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Radfords Turf | 9 |
| On or near Lower Three Acres | 8 |
| On or near Southbrook Lane | 7 |
| On or near Meadowfoot | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whimple & Rockbeare over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Whimple & Rockbeare has an estimated population of 4,956. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whimple & Rockbeare sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whimple & Rockbeare |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Whimple & Rockbeare a safe place to live?
Whimple & Rockbeare recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Whimple & Rockbeare?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (31).
Is crime in Whimple & Rockbeare going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whimple & Rockbeare was up 10% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 238 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whimple & Rockbeare?
Whimple & Rockbeare is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Whimple & Rockbeare. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.