Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Slip Court area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the 53rd lowest 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 Slip Court (EX31 3WA) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 68.9% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ).
In the area around Slip Court (EX31 3WA), the main crime hotspot is near Coverts Close. Police recorded 13 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Skylark Spinney | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rookswood Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Till Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Till Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Becklake Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Slip Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rookswood Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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