Crime Rate in Ilfracombe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilfracombe East

The total recorded crimes in Ilfracombe East, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilfracombe East crime rate of 5.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Ilfracombe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Riversdale Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Ilfracombe East has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilfracombe East)CrimesRank (Ilfracombe East)CrimesRank (Ilfracombe East)
Roundswell28 9398 79 1
Barnstaple Central162 11,452 12 7
Bickington43 5444 53 2
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

Ilfracombe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202518
March 202515
February 202530
January 202526
December 202419
November 202413
October 202414
September 202422
August 202423
July 202420
June 202456
May 202424

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202514
February 20254
January 202518
December 202420
November 20246
October 202419
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202532
February 202546
January 202528
December 202428
November 202441
October 202423
September 202435
August 202444
July 202430
June 202466
May 202437

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 202514
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255
January 202514
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ilfracombe East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Riversdale Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Marlborough Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brookfield Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Northfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Promenade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Oak Tree Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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