Crime in Cranbrook (East Devon): statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Cranbrook (East Devon) in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cranbrook (East Devon) at a glance
- Crime trends in Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Types of crime in Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Cranbrook (East Devon) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Streets with the most crime in Cranbrook (East Devon)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Demographics of Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Questions about crime in Cranbrook (East Devon)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,171st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cranbrook (East Devon) | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 296 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.8 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,068 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cranbrook (East Devon) peaked in the year to August 2025 (345 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (253). Between the years to August 2024 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 1%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 296 | 48.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 345 | 56.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 253 | 41.7 | 97.9 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 32.1 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cranbrook (East Devon); the highest is Exeter (110.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ottery St Mary (41.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranbrook (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 14,661 | 110.8 | +127% |
| Ottery St Mary | 251 | 41.0 | -16% |
| Cullompton | 851 | 69.5 | +42% |
| Sidmouth | 722 | 49.8 | +2% |
| Exmouth | 2,291 | 63.3 | +30% |
| Honiton | 685 | 56.2 | +15% |
| Tiverton | 1,918 | 92.0 | +89% |
| Crediton | 762 | 91.9 | +88% |
Cranbrook is the one area listed within Cranbrook (East Devon), with 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook | Neighbourhood | 7,788 | 420 | 53.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Cranbrook (East Devon) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Younghayes Road” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Younghayes Road | 30 |
| On or near Crannaford Lane | 23 |
| On or near Broom Park | 20 |
| On or near Pitt Park | 15 |
| On or near Henry'S Run | 13 |
| On or near Crabtree Close | 12 |
| On or near Corn Close | 11 |
| On or near Dove Lane | 11 |
| On or near Lower Furlong Close | 10 |
| On or near Mead Cross | 10 |
Of the 267 crimes in Cranbrook (East Devon) with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 54.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 14.6% | 35.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Cranbrook (East Devon) has an estimated population of 6,068 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (2.8%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (4.3%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cranbrook (East Devon) average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cranbrook (East Devon) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 81.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cranbrook (East Devon) a safe place to live?
Cranbrook (East Devon) recorded 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,171st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cranbrook (East Devon)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Cranbrook (East Devon) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranbrook (East Devon) was down 14% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cranbrook (East Devon)?
About 6,068 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 2.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cranbrook (East Devon)?
Cranbrook (East Devon) 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.