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Crime in Whimple

Whimple had 4 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 6.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% below the middle East Devon area.

EX5, East Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whimple

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6.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
public ordermost common1 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 3 Apr 4 May 2 Jun 1 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
public order125%
violence125%
anti-social behaviour125%
theft125%

Whimple against East Devon

TypeWhimple per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence1.717–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour1.73.4–
Theft and robbery1.72.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cranbrook70.6▼ 1%
Rockbeare56▼ 8%
West Hill28–
Whimple6.9–
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 Whimple a safe area?

Whimple had about 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Whimple?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was public order (1), followed by violence (1) and anti-social behaviour (1).