Total Crime Rate
68.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Hill area has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hartland , and the 53rd highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Victoria Hill (EX22 6DG) in the last 12 months was 68.5 per 1,000 residents and was 120.5% higher than the Hartland average (31.1 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 Shoplifting with 2 cases , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Hill (EX22 6DG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hartland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oak Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Croft Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Great Oak Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Croft Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fore Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sanctuary Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Western Road | Under investigation |
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