Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bridestowe , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 178 local areas in West Devon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (EX20 2JP) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 13.4% higher than the Bridestowe average (27.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2026. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2026, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ).
In the area around postcode EX20 2JP, the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South Tawton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Offender given a caution |
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