Crime Rate in Hartland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartland

The total recorded crimes in Hartland, Torridge, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartland crime rate of 167.41 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hartland Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Road with total crimes: 2
  • Walland Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Greenacre Close with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hartland has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 167.41 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torridge)CrimesRank (Torridge)CrimesRank (Torridge)
Bideford North74 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington42 3294 52 2
Bideford East46 2467 21 5
Northam6 15100 141 3
Bideford West28 6344 31 6
Two Rivers & Three Moors15 11167 101 4
Shebbear & Langtree30 5342 4NA NA
Holsworthy34 4272 6NA NA
Broadheath21 9236 7NA NA
Westward Ho!25 7186 9NA NA
Appledore23 8201 8NA NA
Monkleigh & Putford8 14150 12NA NA
Milton & Tamarside9 1290 15NA NA
Bideford South3 16112 13NA NA
Winkleigh9 1379 16NA NA

Hartland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202418
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hartland in March 2025

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

1. North Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Walland Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Greenacre Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Town Meadows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Walland Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Chubby Croft Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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