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

Barnstaple Central Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Barnstaple Central, localized within north devon.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

8.26per 1k

Total Population

14,404

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Shoplifting36

Violence & Sexual Offences31

Anti-social Behaviour18

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Other Theft6

Public Order5

Drug Offences5

Vehicle Crime4

Theft from Person3

Burglary2

Weapons Possession1

Other Crime1

Robbery1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 24Public order: 1	25
On or near Mermaid Walk Map	Shoplifting: 7Anti-social behaviour: 2	9
On or near Boutport Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	8
On or near Nightclub Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1	6
On or near Queen Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Hardaway Head Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Public order: 1	4
On or near Alexandra Road Map	Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Other crime: 1	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1	3
On or near Old Station Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1	3
On or near Frankmarsh Park Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3	3