Crime Rate in Roundswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roundswell

The total recorded crimes in Roundswell, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roundswell crime rate of 4.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Roundswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Roundswell has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 4.54 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roundswell)CrimesRank (Roundswell)CrimesRank (Roundswell)
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
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

Roundswell 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 202512
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 202413
October 20249

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 4 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
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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

High Crime Locations Roundswell in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Torrington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Barnstaple (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Signal Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Sticklepath Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Tudor Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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