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Crime in West Hill

West Hill had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle East Devon area.

EX11, East Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Hill

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28crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

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Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence542%
criminal damage433%
drugs18%
vehicle crime18%
burglary18%

West Hill against East Devon

TypeWest Hill per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence11.717–
Burglary2.31.2–
Vehicle crime2.30–
Anti-social behaviour03.4–
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
Rockbeare56▼ 8%
Ottery St Mary44.3▼ 6%
West Hill28–
Newton Poppleford24.3▼ 52%
Harpford15.6▼ 62%
Whimple6.9–
Tipton St John0–
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 West Hill a safe area?

West Hill had about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by criminal damage (4) and drugs (1).