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

Crime in Heanton Punchardon, North Devon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Heanton Punchardon, localized within North Devon.

Total Crimes

13
trending_up +116.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

27.49per 1k
trending_down -3.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,889

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences9
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Heanton Hill Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Velator Road Map
Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Chardon Close Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Torridge Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Ashfield Close Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Orchard Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Rectory Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Safety comparison within North Devon district.

Local Rank

#8safest in North Devon

National Safety

Top 10%Safest

City Average

64.87per 1k

Local Policing

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Devon & Cornwall Police

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Local Priorities

Addressing persistent and repeat crime, ASB across North Devon remains our local Neighbourhood policing priority. This aspect featured highly amongst recent surveys and through our interactions with community members and parish and district councils colleagues.

The local policing teams across North Devon work in partnership with NDDC colleagues and other local partners to identify and tackle ASB issues, therefore it is imperative for local residents and communities to report matters that are having a detrimental impact locally. These can either be reported directly to D&C Police online or to North Devon District Council.

Issued: 4 Sep 2026

Status Update

We have created a diary of local meetings taking place across North Devon where residents or community members can engage with our local neighbourhood policing teams about local issues.

Actioned: 1 Sep 2026

Addressing the use, possession and supply of controlled substances (drugs) across North Devon remains our local Neighbourhood policing priority. This aspect featured highly amongst recent surveys and through our interactions with community members and parish and district councils colleagues.

The local policing teams across North Devon rely heavily on information being shared by local residents and community members in regards to drug use, possession and supply. This enables an enriched picture to inform local officers and patrols to identify, detect and disrupt such activity. Therefore if you become aware or observe information relating to drug usage, please contact either D&C Police online or consider contacting Crimestoppers (0800 555 111) who offer an anonymous reporting process.

Issued: 4 Sep 2026

Status Update

We have created a diary of local meetings taking place across North Devon where residents or community members can engage with our local neighbourhood policing teams about local issues.

Actioned: 1 Sep 2026

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