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 May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunton West & Georgeham crime rate of 14.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Braunton West & Georgeham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Glebe Field with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Braunton West & Georgeham has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 14.19 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braunton West & Georgeham)CrimesRank (Braunton West & Georgeham)CrimesRank (Braunton West & Georgeham)
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
Chittlehampton2 2350 252 5
Fremington22 11152 132 6
Newport29 8418 6NA NA
South Molton39 6345 8NA NA
Ilfracombe West29 7223 10NA NA
Braunton East18 12151 141 9
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 West & Georgeham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
January 20253
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20248
August 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Braunton West & Georgeham in May 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Glebe Field (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Middleborough Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Velator Lane Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Station Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Field Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Incledon Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hobb'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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