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

Crime in Monkleigh & Putford, Torridge

Comprehensive safety analysis for Monkleigh & Putford, localized within Torridge.

Total Crimes

22
trending_down -4.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

33.43per 1k
trending_up +2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

3,841

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences11
Public Order3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Other Crime2
Burglary1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Other Theft1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Derworthy Lane Map
Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Southwood Meadows Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Rectory Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Babeleigh Road Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Babeleigh Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Rowe Close Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Torridge district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Torridge

National Safety

Top 17%Safest

City Average

49.93per 1k

Local Policing

Westward Ho!, Northam & Appledore, Hartland Rural

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Local Priorities

Engagement

Issued: 15 Oct 2025

Status Update

Ensuring regular visible police engagement activity is taking place within the local community

Actioned: 15 Nov 2025

Tackling Severe and Persistent Antisocial Behaviour

Issued: 15 Oct 2025

Status Update

- working in partnership identifying and dealing with persistent ASB linked to individuals and locations

Actioned: 15 Nov 2025

Tackling Drugs and Organised Crime

Issued: 15 Oct 2025

Status Update

– Building upon and obtaining community intelligence working jointly with partner agencies to identify and target drug dealing and organised crime

Actioned: 15 Nov 2025

Tackling Repeat Offenders

Issued: 15 Oct 2025

Status Update

– identifying and dealing with the recidivist offenders within our communities with a focus upon retail crime and theft

Actioned: 15 Nov 2025

Hotspot Policing

Issued: 15 Oct 2025

Status Update

– Hotspot policing in Bideford involves targeted, high-visibility patrols in specific areas with high crime or antisocial behaviour, utilizing funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Home Office. The initiative deploys both police officers and street marshals who engage with the community, deter crime, and address disorder

Actioned: 15 Nov 2025

Engagement Events

JUL27

Woolsery Agricultural Show

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9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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Clovelly Court Gardens, Bideford

SEP6

Bideford Rotary's Water Festival

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10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

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Bideford Quay, The Quay Bideford

SEP19

Appledore Book Festival - Children's Fun Day

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10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Parking - The Quay, 22 The Quay Bideford

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