Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakland Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple Central , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
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 Oakland Avenue (EX31 2EN) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 94.8% lower than the Barnstaple Central average (455.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakland Avenue (EX31 2EN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Woodville Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodville (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Barnstaple Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodville Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
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