The total recorded crimes in Northam, Torridge, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northam crime rate of 5.79 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 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 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 areas in the Torridge.
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 areas in the Torridge.
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.
In May 2025 the Northam has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 5.79 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Northam) | Crimes | Rank (Northam) | Crimes | Rank (Northam) | |
| Hartland | 17 | 12 | 165 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Bideford North | 69 | 1 | 970 | 1 | NA | NA |
| Great Torrington | 25 | 6 | 294 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Bideford East | 53 | 2 | 467 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Bideford West | 28 | 5 | 344 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Shebbear & Langtree | 36 | 3 | 342 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Two Rivers & Three Moors | 15 | 13 | 167 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Holsworthy | 32 | 4 | 272 | 6 | NA | NA |
| Broadheath | 22 | 7 | 236 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Appledore | 21 | 8 | 201 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Westward Ho! | 20 | 10 | 186 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Milton & Tamarside | 20 | 9 | 90 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Monkleigh & Putford | 19 | 11 | 150 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Bideford South | 11 | 16 | 112 | 13 | NA | NA |
| Winkleigh | 13 | 14 | 79 | 16 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Northam postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |