Total Crime Rate
79.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Torrington Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the 68th highest 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 Old Torrington Road (EX31 3NW) in the last 12 months was 79.5 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% higher than the Bickington average (59.1 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Torrington Road (EX31 3NW), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other theft | Highgrove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Roundswell Service Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highgrove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clarendon Gardens | — |
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