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Crime in Knowle (EX9)

Knowle (EX9) had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle East Devon area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

EX9, East Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Knowle (EX9)

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30.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 7 Apr 7 May 8 Jun 9 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Knowle (EX9). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1875%
criminal damage28%
burglary14%
anti-social behaviour14%
drugs14%
shoplifting14%

Knowle (EX9) against East Devon

TypeKnowle (EX9) per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence22.717▲ 13%
Burglary1.31.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour1.33.4–
Theft and robbery02.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Exmouth83.60%
Woodbury70.9▲ 24%
Budleigh Salterton34.1▲ 33%
Knowle (EX9)30.2▼ 4%
East Budleigh5.2–
See every East Devon area ranked on the crime in East Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Knowle (EX9) a safe area?

Knowle (EX9) had about 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Knowle (EX9)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by criminal damage (2) and burglary (1).