Total Crime Rate
2.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Challacombe Villas area has the lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Challacombe Villas (EX32 0JT) in the last 12 months was 2.8 per 1,000 residents and was 95.2% lower than the Bickington average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Challacombe Villas (EX32 0JT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Harford Way, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bakery Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bickington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Acland Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harford Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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