Crime Rate in Hatherleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatherleigh

The total recorded crimes in Hatherleigh, West Devon, UK in July 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hatherleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hole Court with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oldham Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hatherleigh?

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 areas in the West Devon.

    • 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.

Hatherleigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hatherleigh has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 274.19 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatherleigh)CrimesRank (Hatherleigh)CrimesRank (Hatherleigh)
Exbourne21 6203 849 1
Drewsteignton24 4432 1NA NA
Okehampton South44 1409 23 2
Okehampton North40 2339 5NA NA
Tavistock South West29 3371 31 4
Tavistock North22 5340 4NA NA
Dartmoor10 13158 101 5
Milton Ford19 7244 6NA NA
Tavistock South East18 8226 7NA NA
Burrator14 10133 11NA NA
Bere Ferrers12 11113 12NA NA
Buckland Monachorum12 12110 13NA NA
South Tawton2 1862 14NA NA
Tamarside8 1451 16NA NA
Mary Tavy4 1560 15NA NA
Bridestowe4 1644 17NA NA
Chagford3 1728 18NA NA

Hatherleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Hatherleigh in July 2025

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

1. Hole Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oldham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Waterhouse Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moor View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Veale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Higher Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stockleigh Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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