Crime Rate in Barnstaple with Westacott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnstaple with Westacott

The total recorded crimes in Barnstaple with Westacott, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnstaple with Westacott crime rate of 3.02 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 Barnstaple with Westacott, encompassing approximately 21,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Barnstaple with Westacott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Lawn with total crimes: 6
  • Gould Close with total crimes: 4
  • Gould Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Barnstaple with Westacott?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Barnstaple with Westacott reported a higher crime volume than the North Devon average, with 474 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barnstaple with Westacott witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

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

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barnstaple with Westacott Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barnstaple with Westacott has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 ranking 3th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Barnstaple with Westacott crimes were 474. The crime rate of Barnstaple with Westacott in 2024 was 22.36 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnstaple with Westacott were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnstaple with Westacott)CrimesRank (Barnstaple with Westacott)CrimesRank (Barnstaple with Westacott)
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
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

Barnstaple with Westacott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 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 (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202419
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202510
March 202529
February 202510
January 202519
December 202423
November 202424
October 202416
September 202413
August 202426
July 202418
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barnstaple with Westacott in May 2025

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

1. Vicarage Lawn (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gould Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Gould Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Charles Dart Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Woolbarn Lawn (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lavender Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Maple Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fort Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Richmond Walk (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lower Gaydon Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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