Total Crime Rate
67.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Shebbear & Langtree , and the 55th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (EX18 7LY) in the last 12 months was 67.4 per 1,000 residents and was 113.4% higher than the Shebbear & Langtree average (31.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 46.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode EX18 7LY, the main crime hotspot is near The Square. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shebbear & Langtree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ham Hill | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ham Hill | Under investigation |
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