Crime Rate in Bickington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickington

The total recorded crimes in Bickington, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickington crime rate of 3.23 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 Bickington, encompassing approximately 13,314 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Bickington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crockers Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodville Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bickington?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Bickington reported a higher crime volume than the North Devon average, with 444 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bickington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Bickington experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Devon average, with 3 crimes compared to 2. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bickington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bickington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bickington has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 5th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Bickington crimes were 444. The crime rate of Bickington in 2024 was 33.35 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bickington were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.23 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bickington)CrimesRank (Bickington)CrimesRank (Bickington)
Roundswell28 9398 79 1
Barnstaple Central162 11,452 12 7
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

Bickington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 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 (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202516
February 202517
January 202510
December 202415
November 202416
October 202417
September 20248
August 202419
July 202416
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

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

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bickington in May 2025

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

1. Crockers Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Woodville Close (Map)
Total4
Public order4
3. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Penhill View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Springfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Beech Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cross Meadows (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Barum Ware Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Chestwood Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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