Crime Rate in Barnstaple with Westacott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnstaple with Westacott

The total recorded crimes in Barnstaple with Westacott, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnstaple with Westacott crime rate of 2.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnstaple with Westacott, encompassing approximately 21,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Barnstaple with Westacott Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gould Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bingham Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Gribble Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barnstaple with Westacott?

To understand the safety of Barnstaple with Westacott, we need to analyze Barnstaple with Westacott crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Barnstaple with Westacott reported a higher crime volume than the North Devon average, with 474 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barnstaple with Westacott witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Barnstaple with Westacott had fewer crimes than the North Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 2. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnstaple with Westacott recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Devon, Barnstaple with Westacott has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Barnstaple with Westacott Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barnstaple with Westacott has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 4th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Barnstaple with Westacott crimes were 474. The crime rate of Barnstaple with Westacott in 2024 was 22.36 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnstaple with Westacott were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnstaple with Westacott)CrimesRank (Barnstaple with Westacott)CrimesRank (Barnstaple with Westacott)
Roundswell23 11398 79 1
Barnstaple Central137 11,452 12 7
Bickington39 6444 53 2
Ilfracombe East116 21,090 23 3
Barnstaple with Pilton64 3676 3NA NA
Braunton West & Georgeham17 12215 112 4
Chittlehampton7 1950 252 5
South Molton44 5345 8NA NA
Fremington16 14152 132 6
Newport25 10418 6NA NA
Chulmleigh39 7345 9NA NA
Ilfracombe West32 8223 10NA NA
Braunton East17 13151 141 9
Mortehoe32 9148 151 11
Marwood6 21126 181 10
Witheridge14 15129 171 12
Instow8 18173 12NA NA
Landkey5 22129 16NA NA
North Molton10 1681 21NA NA
Heanton Punchardon8 17114 19NA NA
Combe Martin3 2496 20NA NA
Bishop's Nympton6 2057 24NA NA
Lynton & Lynmouth4 2364 22NA NA
Bratton Fleming3 2558 23NA NA

Barnstaple with Westacott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202530
May 202524
April 202510
March 202529
February 202510
January 202519
December 202423
November 202424
October 202416

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202512
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barnstaple with Westacott in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnstaple with Westacott postcode area is presented below.

1. Gould Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bingham Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gribble Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Brewer Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Vicarage Lawn (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lower Gaydon Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Hawley Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Otter Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Willshere Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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