Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Chichester Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Barnstaple with Westacott , and the 111th 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 Chichester Close (EX32 9EJ) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% lower than the Barnstaple with Westacott average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chichester Close (EX32 9EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Clinton Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Oatlands Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Chichester Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | South Park | Under investigation |
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