Total Crime Rate
37.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Challacombe Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the 151st 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 Challacombe Close (EX32 0NG) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 36.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Challacombe Close (EX32 0NG), 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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