Crime Rate in Braunton West & Georgeham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braunton West & Georgeham

The total recorded crimes in Braunton West & Georgeham, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunton West & Georgeham crime rate of 9.28 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 West & Georgeham, encompassing approximately 1,832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Braunton West & Georgeham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Braunton West & Georgeham?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Braunton West & Georgeham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 215 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Braunton West & Georgeham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Braunton West & Georgeham had fewer crimes than the North Devon average, with 2 crimes compared to 2. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Braunton West & Georgeham witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Devon, Braunton West & Georgeham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Braunton West & Georgeham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Braunton West & Georgeham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 9.28 ranking 12th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Braunton West & Georgeham crimes were 215. The crime rate of Braunton West & Georgeham in 2024 was 117.32 (year) or 9.78 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braunton West & Georgeham were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.09 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braunton West & Georgeham)CrimesRank (Braunton West & Georgeham)CrimesRank (Braunton West & Georgeham)
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
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

Braunton West & Georgeham 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 7 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 (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
March 20253
January 20253

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20248

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Braunton West & Georgeham in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. David'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Williamson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hobb'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Middleborough Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Croyde Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Withywell Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hannaburrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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