Total Crime Rate
24.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cornflower Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
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 Cornflower Close (EX31 3RE) in the last 12 months was 24.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.1% lower than the Bickington average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cornflower Close (EX31 3RE), the main crime hotspot is near Beech Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 17 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 | Meadowsweet Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | John Smale Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakland Park South | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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