Total Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodford Gardens area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Barnstaple with Westacott , and the 65th lowest crime rate of 313 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 Woodford Gardens (EX32 9LT) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the Barnstaple with Westacott average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodford Gardens (EX32 9LT), the main crime hotspot is near St Joseph'S Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnstaple with Westacott| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highbury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Broadmead Bungalows | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coppice Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coppice Gate | — |
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