Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Little Meadow area has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hartland , and the 104th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
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 Little Meadow (EX22 6TT) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Little Meadow (EX22 6TT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Little Meadow, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Derriton Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hartland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Derriton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Derriton Road | Under investigation |
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