Crime Rates at Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, EX32 8DN

Chanters Hill area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Barnstaple Central , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chanters Hill (EX32 8DN) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 94.1% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chanters Hill (EX32 8DN), the main crime hotspot is near Frankmarsh Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.