The total recorded crimes in Chittlehampton, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chittlehampton crime rate of 90.09 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 Chittlehampton, encompassing approximately 22 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Chittlehampton, we need to analyze Chittlehampton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Devon:
In 2024, Chittlehampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 50 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chittlehampton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.
In 2023, Chittlehampton had fewer crimes than the North Devon average, with 2 crimes compared to 2. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chittlehampton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Devon, Chittlehampton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Chittlehampton has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 90.09 ranking 23th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Chittlehampton crimes were 50. The crime rate of Chittlehampton in 2024 was 2252.25 (year) or 187.69 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the North Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Chittlehampton were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.09 (year) or 7.51 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the North Devon.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Chittlehampton) | Crimes | Rank (Chittlehampton) | Crimes | Rank (Chittlehampton) | |
| Roundswell | 28 | 9 | 398 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| Barnstaple Central | 162 | 1 | 1,452 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Bickington | 43 | 5 | 444 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Ilfracombe East | 87 | 2 | 1,090 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Barnstaple with Pilton | 51 | 4 | 676 | 3 | NA | NA |
| Barnstaple with Westacott | 64 | 3 | 474 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Braunton West & Georgeham | 26 | 10 | 215 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Fremington | 22 | 11 | 152 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| Newport | 29 | 8 | 418 | 6 | NA | NA |
| South Molton | 39 | 6 | 345 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Ilfracombe West | 29 | 7 | 223 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Braunton East | 18 | 12 | 151 | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Chulmleigh | 12 | 17 | 345 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Marwood | 10 | 18 | 126 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Mortehoe | 13 | 15 | 148 | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| Witheridge | 2 | 22 | 129 | 17 | 1 | 12 |
| Instow | 13 | 16 | 173 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Heanton Punchardon | 17 | 13 | 114 | 19 | NA | NA |
| Landkey | 15 | 14 | 129 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Combe Martin | 8 | 19 | 96 | 20 | NA | NA |
| Lynton & Lynmouth | 7 | 20 | 64 | 22 | NA | NA |
| North Molton | 5 | 21 | 81 | 21 | NA | NA |
| Bratton Fleming | 2 | 25 | 58 | 23 | NA | NA |
| Bishop's Nympton | 2 | 24 | 57 | 24 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In November 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chittlehampton postcode area is presented below.