What is the crime rate in north devon?

As of February 2026, north devon has a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 residents, based on 507 recorded offences.

How does north devon rank nationally for crime?

north devon ranks #254 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in north devon?

The most common crime type in north devon is Violence and sexual offences with 198 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in north devon?

As of February 2026, north devon has a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 residents, based on 507 recorded offences.

How does north devon rank nationally for crime?

north devon ranks #254 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in north devon?

The most common crime type in north devon is Violence and sexual offences with 198 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

north devon Crime Intelligence Report

north devon recorded 507 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 residents. This places north devon at #254 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 13.9% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.5% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

507

trending_up +13.9% vs last month

Crime Rate

5.14per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#254of 331

By total crime volume

Devon

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Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 28	28
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12	12
On or near Mermaid Walk Map	Shoplifting: 7	7
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Shopping Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Boutport Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5 Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Station Road Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Meadow Park Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Queen Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

507 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

198

39.1%

Shoplifting

12.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

12.4%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.3%

Other Theft

7.3%

Public Order

5.1%

Other Crime

3.4%

Drug Offences

3.4%

Vehicle Crime

3.0%

Burglary

2.4%

Robbery

1.0%

Theft from Person

1.0%

Weapons Possession

0.8%

Bicycle Theft

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

25 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Barnstaple Central	119	8.3
2	Ilfracombe East	59	3.8
3	Barnstaple with Pilton	41	2.4
4	Bickington	36	2.7
5	South Molton	27	4.6

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Marwood	2	22.0
shield	Lynton & Lynmouth	2	87.3
shield	Bishop's Nympton	4	215.1
shield	Chittlehampton	5	225.2
shield	Landkey	5	30.1

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +13.9%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -14.5%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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