What is the crime rate in Instow, North Devon?

As of April 2026, the Instow ward has an annual crime rate of 39.89 per 1,000 residents with 8 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Instow ward?

The most common crime in Instow is Violence & Sexual Offences with 4 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 50.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Instow ward boundary.

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

Crime in Instow, North Devon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Instow, localized within North Devon.

Total Crimes

trending_down -52.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.89per 1k

trending_down -3.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,181

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4

Anti-social Behaviour2

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Chandlers Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Marsh Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Osborne Gardens Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Gatcombe Mews Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Kensington Close Map	Drugs: 1	1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1