Total Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Orchards area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton , and the 97th 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 The Orchards (EX32 0PZ) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Orchards (EX32 0PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnstaple with Pilton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | High Street | — |
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