Crime Rate in Chittlehampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chittlehampton

The total recorded crimes in Chittlehampton, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chittlehampton crime rate of 315.32 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chittlehampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Field Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Easter Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Chittlehampton?

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.

Chittlehampton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chittlehampton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 315.32 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chittlehampton)CrimesRank (Chittlehampton)CrimesRank (Chittlehampton)
Roundswell23 11398 79 1
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
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

Chittlehampton 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 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
January 20251

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

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January 20251

High Crime Locations Chittlehampton in July 2025

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

1. Great Field Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Easter Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Russon'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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