Crime Rates at Chapel Close, Braunton, EX33 1EJ

Chapel Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Braunton East , and the 6th 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 Chapel Close (EX33 1EJ) in the last 12 months was 4.3 per 1,000 residents and was 89.1% lower than the Braunton East average (39.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Close (EX33 1EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.