Ward · North DevonUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Barnstaple Central
Street-level crime hotspots for Barnstaple Central ward in North Devon.
Crime Rate
244.4
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#25
of 25 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+1.7%
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
23 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 19 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Robbery: 1
2
19 On or near Mermaid Walk
Shoplifting: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Public order: 5
3
6 On or near Boutport Street
Anti-social behaviour: 2 Drugs: 1 Other theft: 1
4
5 On or near Nightclub
Other theft: 2 Possession of weapons: 2 Public order: 1
5
5 On or near Ashleigh Road
Violence and sexual offences: 4 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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →