WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Crime in Barnstaple Central, North Devon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Barnstaple Central, localized within North Devon.

Total Crimes

100
trending_down -17.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

233.4per 1k
trending_down -4.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

2,638

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences32
Shoplifting29
Anti-social Behaviour13
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Public Order5
Weapons Possession5
Drug Offences3
Other Theft2
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 21Burglary: 1
22
On or near Boutport Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
10
On or near Mermaid Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Joy Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near North Walk Map
Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Pulchrass Street Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Frankmarsh Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Nightclub Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Butchers Row Map
Possession of weapons: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within North Devon district.

Local Rank

#25safest in North Devon

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

64.87per 1k

Local Policing

Roundswell, Tawstock & Longbridge

Devon & Cornwall Police

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Local Priorities

Repeat offender focus on those linked to Crime and Disorder in our Town Centre - Enabling our town to thrive.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Proactive high visibility and plain clothes patrols to deter, disrupt, prevent and detect offending.

Fast track investigations into crimes linked to those who offend most prolifically, to deliver effective justice outcomes through prosecution.

Work effectively with partners including the Local Authority, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Health, Social Care, Youth Justice Service, third sector, businesses, and the courts to make efforts to identify, focus upon and problem solve individual behaviours and drivers for offending.

Communicate our results to share activity with the community

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Focus on resolving escalating neighbourhood crime and disorder in partnership

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Proactive high visibility and plain clothes patrols to deter, disrupt, prevent and detect offending.

Fast track investigations into crimes linked to those who cause the greatest harm, to deliver effective justice outcomes and deterence.

Work effectively with partners including the Local Authority, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Health, Social Care, Youth Justice Service, third sector, Registered Social Landlords, to focus upon and problem solve individual behaviours and drivers for offending.

Communicate our results to share activity with the community

Actioned: 1 May 2026

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