Crime Rate in Roundswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roundswell

The total recorded crimes in Roundswell, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roundswell crime rate of 5.53 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 Roundswell, encompassing approximately 5,064 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Roundswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Barnstaple with total crimes: 3

How safe is Roundswell?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Roundswell reported a higher crime volume than the North Devon average, with 398 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Roundswell witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Roundswell experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Devon average, with 9 crimes compared to 2. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Roundswell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Devon, Roundswell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Roundswell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Roundswell has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 9th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Roundswell crimes were 398. The crime rate of Roundswell in 2024 was 78.59 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roundswell were around 9 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.78 (year) or 0.15 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roundswell)CrimesRank (Roundswell)CrimesRank (Roundswell)
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
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

Roundswell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 202413
October 20249
September 202418
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20246
May 202411

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 202512
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Roundswell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
3. Barnstaple (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Regent Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dracaena Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A3125 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Clifton Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Signal Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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