Total Crime Rate
234.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Upcott Valley area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Okehampton North , and the 4th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Upcott Valley (EX20 1UY) in the last 12 months was 234.9 per 1,000 residents and was 195.4% higher than the Okehampton North average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 46 (≈ 102.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Upcott Valley (EX20 1UY), the main crime hotspot is near Oaklands Park. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Okehampton North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Upcott Valley | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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