What is the crime rate in Marwood, North Devon?

As of April 2026, the Marwood ward has an annual crime rate of 26.35 per 1,000 residents with 14 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 Marwood ward?

The most common crime in Marwood is Violence & Sexual Offences with 4 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 28.6% 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 Marwood ward boundary.

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

Crime in Marwood, North Devon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Marwood, localized within North Devon.

Total Crimes

trending_up +16.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

26.35per 1k

trending_up +4.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,447

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4

Weapons Possession3

Drug Offences2

Public Order1

Burglary1

Anti-social Behaviour1

Other Theft1

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Roborough Road Map	Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1	3
On or near Seaside Hill Map	Possession of weapons: 2	2
On or near B3230 Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Merewood Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Metcombe Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Shirwell Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Long Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Pound Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Rectory Hill Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Mattocks Down Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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#7safest in North Devon

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City Average

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Local Policing

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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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