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Burglary Rates in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

East Devon, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 13 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 47% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

13

1.78 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

170

23.2 per 1,000 residents

47% below the UK average34% below the South West regional average

How does Dunkeswell & Otterhead rank?

Within East Devon

13 of 30 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

28th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
80
47%
Other Crime
46
27%
Vehicle Crime
14
8%
Burglary
13
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
12
7%
Drug Offences
4
2%
Theft from Person
1
1%
Shoplifting
0
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Source: Census 2021 · 3,032 households

Detached 60%Semi-detached 29%Terraced 9%Flats 2%

The most common property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Dunkeswell & Otterhead homeowners

Most homes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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