Total Crime Rate
30.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wesley Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hartland , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 213 local areas in Torridge .
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 Wesley Road (EX22 6FE) in the last 12 months was 30.8 per 1,000 residents and was 3.3% higher than the Hartland average (29.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wesley Road (EX22 6FE), the main crime hotspot is near Oak Court. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Holsworthy| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wesley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peters Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Oak Court | Under investigation |
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