Crime Rate in Mortehoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mortehoe

The total recorded crimes in Mortehoe, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mortehoe crime rate of 425.53 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 Mortehoe, encompassing approximately 75 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mortehoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Ossaborough Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Western Rise with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mortehoe?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Mortehoe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 148 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mortehoe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Mortehoe 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, Mortehoe recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mortehoe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mortehoe has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 425.53 ranking 9th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Mortehoe crimes were 148. The crime rate of Mortehoe in 2024 was 1968.09 (year) or 164.01 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mortehoe were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.30 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mortehoe)CrimesRank (Mortehoe)CrimesRank (Mortehoe)
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
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
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

Mortehoe 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour 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 (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Mortehoe in July 2025

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

1. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Ossaborough Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Western Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Titching Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Barton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wilderbrook Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woolacombe Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Headlands View Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hartland View Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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