The total recorded crimes in Braunton East, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunton East crime rate of 4.76 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 Braunton East, encompassing approximately 3,573 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Braunton East, we need to analyze Braunton East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Devon:
In 2024, Braunton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 151 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Braunton East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.
In 2023, Braunton East 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, Braunton East recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Devon, Braunton East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Braunton East has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 13th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Braunton East crimes were 151. The crime rate of Braunton East in 2024 was 42.26 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the North Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Braunton East were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.28 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North Devon.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Braunton East) | Crimes | Rank (Braunton East) | Crimes | Rank (Braunton East) | |
| Roundswell | 23 | 11 | 398 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| Barnstaple Central | 137 | 1 | 1,452 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Bickington | 39 | 6 | 444 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Ilfracombe East | 116 | 2 | 1,090 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Barnstaple with Pilton | 64 | 3 | 676 | 3 | NA | NA |
| Braunton West & Georgeham | 17 | 12 | 215 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Barnstaple with Westacott | 53 | 4 | 474 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Chittlehampton | 7 | 19 | 50 | 25 | 2 | 5 |
| South Molton | 44 | 5 | 345 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Fremington | 16 | 14 | 152 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| Newport | 25 | 10 | 418 | 6 | NA | NA |
| Chulmleigh | 39 | 7 | 345 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Ilfracombe West | 32 | 8 | 223 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Mortehoe | 32 | 9 | 148 | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| Marwood | 6 | 21 | 126 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Witheridge | 14 | 15 | 129 | 17 | 1 | 12 |
| Instow | 8 | 18 | 173 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Landkey | 5 | 22 | 129 | 16 | NA | NA |
| North Molton | 10 | 16 | 81 | 21 | NA | NA |
| Heanton Punchardon | 8 | 17 | 114 | 19 | NA | NA |
| Combe Martin | 3 | 24 | 96 | 20 | NA | NA |
| Bishop's Nympton | 6 | 20 | 57 | 24 | NA | NA |
| Lynton & Lynmouth | 4 | 23 | 64 | 22 | NA | NA |
| Bratton Fleming | 3 | 25 | 58 | 23 | NA | NA |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Braunton East postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |