Crime Rates at South Street, Braunton, EX32 2AS

South Street area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Barnstaple Central , and the 3rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around South Street (EX32 2AS) in the last 12 months was 896.3 per 1,000 residents and was 113.6% higher than the Barnstaple Central average (419.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 121 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 146 (≈ 488.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Street (EX32 2AS), the main crime hotspot is near Boutport Street. Police recorded 117 crimes here, including 61 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.