Crime Rate in Hartland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartland

The total recorded crimes in Hartland, Torridge, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartland crime rate of 189.73 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 Hartland, encompassing approximately 89 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hartland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walland Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hartland?

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

  • Relative to Torridge:

    • In 2024, Hartland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torridge average, with 165 crimes compared to 261.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hartland recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Torridge.

    • In 2023, Hartland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torridge average, with 2 crimes compared to 1. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hartland witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other areas in the Torridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torridge, Hartland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hartland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hartland has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 189.73 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Torridge, UK

In 2024, the total Hartland crimes were 165. The crime rate of Hartland in 2024 was 1841.52 (year) or 153.46 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Torridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartland were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.32 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Torridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartland)CrimesRank (Hartland)CrimesRank (Hartland)
Bideford North69 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington25 6294 52 2
Bideford East53 2467 21 5
Northam12 15100 141 3
Bideford West28 5344 31 6
Shebbear & Langtree36 3342 4NA NA
Two Rivers & Three Moors15 13167 101 4
Holsworthy32 4272 6NA NA
Broadheath22 7236 7NA NA
Appledore21 8201 8NA NA
Westward Ho!20 10186 9NA NA
Milton & Tamarside20 990 15NA NA
Monkleigh & Putford19 11150 12NA NA
Bideford South11 16112 13NA NA
Winkleigh13 1479 16NA NA

Hartland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202418
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Hartland in May 2025

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

1. Walland Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Langdon Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. North Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Galloping Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Downland Cross (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Jeffery Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Natcott Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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