What is the crime rate in North Devon? 63 crimes per 1,000 residents
North Devon had 6,219 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 63 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime fell 0.1% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 6,219
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- −0.1%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in North DevonWhat are the most common crimes in North Devon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in North Devon, with 3,024 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (31 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 31 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 7.2 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.5 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 5.1 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.6 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.1 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.7 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.6 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.5 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in North Devon?
Crime fell 0.1% on the previous 12 months. 6,219 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 6,226 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of North Devon has the lowest crime rate?
Lynton and Lynmouth has the lowest crime rate of the 17 areas of North Devon, at 26 crimes per 1,000 residents. Barnstaple has the highest, at 113. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton and LynmouthVery Low | 26 | Very Low | £316,140 |
| LandkeyVery Low | 26 | Very Low | £328,354 |
| GeorgehamVery Low | 27 | Very Low | £567,207 |
| ChulmleighVery Low | 28 | Very Low | £214,531 |
| Heanton PunchardonVery Low | 29 | Very Low | £368,142 |
| BrauntonLow | 31 | Low | £386,149 |
| North MoltonLow | 33 | Low | £322,473 |
| Bratton FlemingLow | 38 | Low | £287,533 |
| FremingtonTypical | 42 | Typical | £310,167 |
| Bishop's TawtonTypical | 43 | Typical | £334,944 |
| Combe MartinTypical | 45 | Typical | £301,871 |
| TawstockTypical | 47 | Typical | £352,458 |
| MortehoeHigh | 56 | High | £441,580 |
| South MoltonHigh | 58 | High | £261,325 |
| WitheridgeHigh | 65 | High | £277,250 |
| IlfracombeVery High | 100 | Very High | £243,070 |
| BarnstapleVery High | 113 | Very High | £245,105 |
How does crime in North Devon compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in North Devon compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Devon.
North Devon vs Torridge
- North Devon
- 63 per 1,000
- Torridge
- 50 per 1,000
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North Devon vs Mid Devon
- North Devon
- 63 per 1,000
- Mid Devon
- 53 per 1,000
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North Devon vs West Devon
- North Devon
- 63 per 1,000
- West Devon
- 42 per 1,000
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North Devon vs Exeter
- North Devon
- 63 per 1,000
- Exeter
- 98 per 1,000
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North Devon vs Teignbridge
- North Devon
- 63 per 1,000
- Teignbridge
- 54 per 1,000
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North Devon vs East Devon
- North Devon
- 63 per 1,000
- East Devon
- 44 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is North Devon a safe place to live?
North Devon had 63 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 0.1% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in North Devon?
Police recorded 861 incidents of anti-social behaviour in North Devon in the 12 months to August 2026, or 8.7 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about North Devon?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in North Devon.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:19 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The North Devon dataset covers 4,662 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.