Crime Rate in Braunton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braunton East

The total recorded crimes in Braunton East, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunton East crime rate of 5.04 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Braunton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Park with total crimes: 3
  • Easterly Park with total crimes: 3
  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Braunton East?

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.

Braunton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Braunton East has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braunton East)CrimesRank (Braunton East)CrimesRank (Braunton East)
Roundswell28 9398 79 1
Barnstaple Central162 11,452 12 7
Bickington43 5444 53 2
Ilfracombe East87 21,090 23 3
Barnstaple with Pilton51 4676 3NA NA
Barnstaple with Westacott64 3474 41 8
Braunton West & Georgeham26 10215 112 4
Chittlehampton2 2350 252 5
Fremington22 11152 132 6
Newport29 8418 6NA NA
South Molton39 6345 8NA NA
Ilfracombe West29 7223 10NA NA
Chulmleigh12 17345 9NA NA
Marwood10 18126 181 10
Mortehoe13 15148 151 11
Witheridge2 22129 171 12
Instow13 16173 12NA NA
Heanton Punchardon17 13114 19NA NA
Landkey15 14129 16NA NA
Combe Martin8 1996 20NA NA
Lynton & Lynmouth7 2064 22NA NA
North Molton5 2181 21NA NA
Bratton Fleming2 2558 23NA NA
Bishop's Nympton2 2457 24NA NA

Braunton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Braunton East in May 2025

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

1. South Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Easterly Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Cottage Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Higher Thorn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nethercott Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Barton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Wrafton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Dyers Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. North Down Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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