25 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in North Devon
Compare crime rates across all 25 wards in North Devon. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Barnstaple Central | 244.4 | 121 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Ilfracombe East | 158.6 | 76 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Bickington | 62.4 | 57 | chevron_right |
| 4 | South Molton | 57.3 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Barnstaple with Pilton | 52.4 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Barnstaple with Westacott | 49.6 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Ilfracombe West | 48.5 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Mortehoe | 46.6 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Newport | 41.8 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Instow | 41.2 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Roundswell | 39.1 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Chulmleigh | 38.2 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Witheridge | 37.8 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Braunton West & Georgeham | 37.5 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Combe Martin | 32.9 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 16 | North Molton | 30.5 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Braunton East | 30.4 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Heanton Punchardon | 28.6 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Fremington | 27.6 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Landkey | 26.5 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Marwood | 25.2 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Bishop's Nympton | 22.0 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Bratton Fleming | 21.2 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Chittlehampton | 19.1 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Lynton & Lynmouth | 17.4 | 7 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of North Devon has the highest crime rate?
Barnstaple Central has the highest crime rate in North Devon, with 244.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in North Devon?
Lynton & Lynmouth has the lowest crime rate among North Devon's wards, with 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does North Devon have?
North Devon has 25 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.