Total Crime Rate
73.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thistle Bridge Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Braunton East , and the 77th 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 Thistle Bridge Road (EX31 4FL) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% higher than the Braunton East average (39.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 52.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 466.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thistle Bridge Road (EX31 4FL), the main crime hotspot is near Fulmer Copse. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braunton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chardon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Heanton Hill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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