Ward · North DevonUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Barnstaple Central
Street-level crime hotspots for Barnstaple Central ward in North Devon.
Crime Rate
233.4
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#25
of 25 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-17.4%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
22 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 21 Burglary: 1
2
10 On or near Boutport Street
Violence and sexual offences: 5 Shoplifting: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 2
3
4 On or near Mermaid Walk
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 Possession of weapons: 1
4
4 On or near Joy Street
Violence and sexual offences: 3 Shoplifting: 1
5
3 On or near Pulchrass Street
Public order: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →