Crime Rate in Northam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northam

The total recorded crimes in Northam, Torridge, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northam crime rate of 2.89 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 Northam, encompassing approximately 2,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daddon Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Rise with total crimes: 1
  • Orchard Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Northam?

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

  • Relative to Torridge:

    • In 2024, Northam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torridge average, with 100 crimes compared to 261.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northam recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northam had fewer crimes than the Torridge average, with 1 crimes compared to 1. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Northam witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northam Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northam has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Torridge, UK

In 2024, the total Northam crimes were 100. The crime rate of Northam in 2024 was 48.24 (year) or 4.02 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Torridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northam were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.48 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Torridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torridge)CrimesRank (Torridge)CrimesRank (Torridge)
Hartland15 10165 112 1
Bideford North74 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington42 3294 52 2
Bideford East46 2467 21 5
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

Northam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Northam in March 2025

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

1. Daddon Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Orchard Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Raleigh Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King Alfred Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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