Crime Rates at Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PH

Barnstaple Hill area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington , and the 40th lowest crime rate of 315 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 Barnstaple Hill (EX32 0PH) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% lower than the Bickington average (58.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barnstaple Hill (EX32 0PH), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.