Crime Rates at Pilton West, Barnstaple, EX31 4JQ

This area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton , and the 60th 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 This (EX31 4JQ) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Barnstaple with Pilton average (82.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode EX31 4JQ, the main crime hotspot is near Trayne Heights. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.