The total recorded crimes in Hatherleigh, West Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatherleigh crime rate of 274.19 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 Hatherleigh, encompassing approximately 62 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Hatherleigh, we need to analyze Hatherleigh crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Devon:
In 2024, Hatherleigh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Devon average, with 170 crimes compared to 194.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatherleigh witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.
In 2023, Hatherleigh had fewer crimes than the West Devon average, with 2 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Devon, Hatherleigh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Hatherleigh has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 274.19 ranking 7th out of 17 in the West Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Hatherleigh crimes were 170. The crime rate of Hatherleigh in 2024 was 2741.94 (year) or 228.49 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Hatherleigh were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.26 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Devon.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (West Devon) | Crimes | Rank (West Devon) | Crimes | Rank (West Devon) | |
| Exbourne | 11 | 9 | 203 | 8 | 49 | 1 |
| Drewsteignton | 48 | 1 | 432 | 1 | NA | NA |
| Okehampton South | 35 | 2 | 409 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Tavistock South West | 22 | 4 | 371 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Okehampton North | 30 | 3 | 339 | 5 | NA | NA |
| Tavistock North | 19 | 5 | 340 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Dartmoor | 14 | 8 | 158 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Milton Ford | 18 | 6 | 244 | 6 | NA | NA |
| Tavistock South East | 11 | 11 | 226 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Burrator | 11 | 10 | 133 | 11 | NA | NA |
| Bere Ferrers | 4 | 16 | 113 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Buckland Monachorum | 10 | 12 | 110 | 13 | NA | NA |
| South Tawton | 7 | 13 | 62 | 14 | NA | NA |
| Tamarside | 7 | 14 | 51 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Mary Tavy | 1 | 18 | 60 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Bridestowe | 5 | 15 | 44 | 17 | NA | NA |
| Chagford | 2 | 17 | 28 | 18 | NA | NA |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 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 (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 1 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hatherleigh postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |