Crime Rates at Princess Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7EU

Princess Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton , and the 36th 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 Princess Street (EX32 7EU) in the last 12 months was 124.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% higher than the Barnstaple with Pilton average (76.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 89.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Princess Street (EX32 7EU), 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.