Crime Rate in Chittlehampton, ward

Chittlehampton has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 wards in North Devon district and the 477th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (South West), it has the 49th lowest crime rate of 821 wards.

The overall crime rate in Chittlehampton in the last 12 months was 25.5 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% lower than the North Devon district average (76.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Chittlehampton’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -76.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 37 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 105.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Chittlehampton ward, the highest concentration of overall crime occurs near Firebeacon Lane, with 4 recorded incidents. Violent and public-order offences happen most frequently around Long Walk Drive (4 offences). Both locations are situated within roughly 0.3 miles of each other.