18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime by Area in West Devon

Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in West Devon. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.

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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
#WardRate /1kCount
1
Okehampton South
78.5 41 chevron_right
2
Okehampton North
60.8 28 chevron_right
3
Tavistock North
57.6 31 chevron_right
4
Tavistock South West
43.3 18 chevron_right
5
Drewsteignton
41.0 8 chevron_right
6
Tavistock South East
40.8 18 chevron_right
7
Hatherleigh
40.5 11 chevron_right
8
Dartmoor
39.1 4 chevron_right
9
Exbourne
37.6 17 chevron_right
10
Tamarside
33.0 7 chevron_right
11
Burrator
30.4 13 chevron_right
12
Milton Ford
30.0 4 chevron_right
13
Buckland Monachorum
29.7 10 chevron_right
14
Bere Ferrers
26.7 7 chevron_right
15
Mary Tavy
19.4 3 chevron_right
16
Chagford
17.6 2 chevron_right
17
South Tawton
11.0 5 chevron_right
18
Bridestowe
9.1 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 West Devon has the highest crime rate?

Okehampton South has the highest crime rate in West Devon, with 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.

Which is the safest ward in West Devon?

Bridestowe has the lowest crime rate among West Devon's wards, with 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.

How many wards does West Devon have?

West Devon has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.