Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hollands Park Avenue area has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Combe Martin , and the 108th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hollands Park Avenue (EX34 0HL) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% higher than the Combe Martin average (43.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hollands Park Avenue (EX34 0HL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Corner Lane, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Street (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Combe Martin| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunnyside | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Corner Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Mill Meadow | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield Gardens | Under investigation |
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