The total recorded crimes in Witheridge, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witheridge crime rate of 75.47 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 Witheridge, encompassing approximately 26 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 Witheridge, we need to analyze Witheridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Devon:
In 2024, Witheridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 129 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Witheridge recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.
In 2023, Witheridge had fewer crimes than the North Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 2. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Witheridge recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Devon, Witheridge 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 Witheridge has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 75.47 ranking 22th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Witheridge crimes were 129. The crime rate of Witheridge in 2024 was 4867.92 (year) or 405.66 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Witheridge were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.74 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the North Devon.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Witheridge) | Crimes | Rank (Witheridge) | Crimes | Rank (Witheridge) | |
| 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 |
| Chittlehampton | 2 | 23 | 50 | 25 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other theft 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Witheridge postcode area is presented below.