Total Crime Rate
39.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the 156th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North 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 This (EX31 2NA) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 32.6% lower than the Bickington average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode EX31 2NA, the main crime hotspot is near Penhill View. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bickington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sea King Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Penhill View | Under investigation |
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