Crime Rate in Mortehoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mortehoe

The total recorded crimes in Mortehoe, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mortehoe crime rate of 172.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mortehoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Channel View with total crimes: 2
  • Frog Street with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Mortehoe has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 172.87 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mortehoe)CrimesRank (Mortehoe)CrimesRank (Mortehoe)
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
Braunton East18 12151 141 9
Chulmleigh12 17345 9NA NA
Marwood10 18126 181 10
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

Mortehoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Mortehoe in May 2025

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

1. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Channel View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Frog Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Western Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rockfield Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. South Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wilderbrook Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dean Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thorne Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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