Crime Rate in Hatherleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatherleigh

The total recorded crimes in Hatherleigh, West Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatherleigh crime rate of 258.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hatherleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Hatherleigh has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 258.06 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatherleigh)CrimesRank (Hatherleigh)CrimesRank (Hatherleigh)
Exbourne12 9203 849 1
Drewsteignton30 3432 1NA NA
Okehampton South35 1409 23 2
Tavistock North32 2340 4NA NA
Tavistock South West23 4371 31 4
Dartmoor16 6158 101 5
Okehampton North11 10339 5NA NA
Tavistock South East22 5226 7NA NA
Milton Ford9 12244 6NA NA
Burrator13 8133 11NA NA
Bere Ferrers10 11113 12NA NA
Buckland Monachorum7 14110 13NA NA
Tamarside7 1351 16NA NA
South Tawton1 1862 14NA NA
Mary Tavy3 1560 15NA NA
Bridestowe2 1644 17NA NA
Chagford1 1728 18NA NA

Hatherleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hatherleigh in May 2025

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

1. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. A3079 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dark Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Reed Meadow (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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