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WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Castle Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle, localized within mid devon.

Total Crimes

35
trending_up +20.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

84.55per 1k
trending_up +0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,326

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Other Theft5
Anti-social Behaviour4
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Bicycle Theft1
Vehicle Crime1
Public Order1
Other Crime1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within mid devon district.

Local Rank

#24safest in mid devon

National Safety

Top 22%Riskiest

City Average

55.53per 1k

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Local Policing

East Tynedale

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.

Actioned: 17 Jun 2026

Off road bike issues along the Wagonway and scooter concerns in town and urban areas.

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We are taking an offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY23

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Prudhoe Waterworld

JUN12

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Corbridge Parish Hall

JUN20

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Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Prudhoe Waterworld

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