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.
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 | 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.