Crime Rate in Bickington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickington

The total recorded crimes in Bickington, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickington crime rate of 2.93 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 Bickington, encompassing approximately 13,314 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bickington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speckled Wood Court with total crimes: 4
  • Old Bideford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bickington?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Bickington reported a higher crime volume than the North Devon average, with 444 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bickington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Bickington experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Devon average, with 3 crimes compared to 2. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bickington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bickington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bickington has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 6th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Bickington crimes were 444. The crime rate of Bickington in 2024 was 33.35 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bickington were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.23 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bickington)CrimesRank (Bickington)CrimesRank (Bickington)
Roundswell23 11398 79 1
Barnstaple Central137 11,452 12 7
Ilfracombe East116 21,090 23 3
Barnstaple with Pilton64 3676 3NA NA
Braunton West & Georgeham17 12215 112 4
Barnstaple with Westacott53 4474 41 8
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

Bickington 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 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 (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 202512
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
May 202518
April 202520
March 202516
February 202517
January 202510
December 202415
November 202416
October 202417

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bickington in July 2025

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

1. Speckled Wood Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Old Bideford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mead Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Tews Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Till Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Chestwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Crosslands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sea King Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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