Crime Rate in Ilfracombe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilfracombe East

The total recorded crimes in Ilfracombe East, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilfracombe East crime rate of 7.46 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 Ilfracombe East, encompassing approximately 15,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-34.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Ilfracombe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ilfracombe East?

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

  • Relative to North Devon:

    • In 2024, Ilfracombe East reported a higher crime volume than the North Devon average, with 1,090 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ilfracombe East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.

    • In 2023, Ilfracombe East 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, Ilfracombe East witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ilfracombe East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ilfracombe East has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 7.46 ranking 2th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Ilfracombe East crimes were 1,090. The crime rate of Ilfracombe East in 2024 was 70.12 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ilfracombe East were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.19 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the North Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilfracombe East)CrimesRank (Ilfracombe East)CrimesRank (Ilfracombe East)
Roundswell23 11398 79 1
Barnstaple Central137 11,452 12 7
Bickington39 6444 53 2
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

Ilfracombe East 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202530
May 202529
April 202530
March 202532
February 202546
January 202528
December 202428
November 202441
October 202423
September 202435

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202541
May 202528
April 202518
March 202515
February 202530
January 202526
December 202419
November 202413
October 202414
September 202422

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 202514
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255
January 202514
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202516
April 202514
March 202514
February 20254
January 202518
December 202420
November 20246
October 202419
September 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ilfracombe East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting13
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Marlborough Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Tree Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Riversdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilder Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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