Crime Rates at Morris Close, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, EX20 3NX

Morris Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bridestowe , and the 35th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .

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 Morris Close (EX20 3NX) in the last 12 months was 64.9 per 1,000 residents and was 164.4% higher than the Bridestowe average (24.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 127.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 42.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 154.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morris Close (EX20 3NX), the main crime hotspot is near Mayne Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.