Crime in Woodbury & Lympstone: statistics, rates and trends
161 crimes were recorded in Woodbury & Lympstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodbury & Lympstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodbury & Lympstone
- Types of crime in Woodbury & Lympstone
- Woodbury & Lympstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodbury & Lympstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodbury & Lympstone
- Demographics of Woodbury & Lympstone
- Questions about crime in Woodbury & Lympstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), other theft (17) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Woodbury & Lympstone | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 161 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,749 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodbury & Lympstone peaked in the year to August 2019 (166 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 161 | 28.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 154 | 26.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 142 | 24.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 133 | 23.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 162 | 28.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 161 | 28.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 166 | 28.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 148 | 25.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 72 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 14.8 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Woodbury & Lympstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodbury & Lympstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | +28% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | +19% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | +61% |
| Exmouth Town | 971 | 135.7 | +385% |
| Exmouth Littleham | 545 | 66.6 | +138% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | +9% |
| Cranbrook | 420 | 53.9 | +93% |
| Broadclyst | 415 | 46.2 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Woodbury & Lympstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Close” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Close | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Stokes Mead | 13 |
| On or near Park Way | 8 |
| On or near The Strand | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Church Stile Lane | 6 |
| On or near Gilbrook Close | 5 |
| On or near Glebelands | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 5 |
Of the 147 crimes in Woodbury & Lympstone with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Woodbury & Lympstone has an estimated population of 5,749 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.1%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodbury & Lympstone average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodbury & Lympstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodbury & Lympstone a safe place to live?
Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Woodbury & Lympstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (17).
Is crime in Woodbury & Lympstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodbury & Lympstone was up 5% on the year before: 161 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 154 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodbury & Lympstone?
About 5,749 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodbury & Lympstone?
Woodbury & Lympstone is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.