Total Crime Rate
64.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
50.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Chandlers Way area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ilfracombe East , and the 95th 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 Chandlers Way (EX34 8DN) in the last 12 months was 64.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Ilfracombe East average (174.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 50.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chandlers Way (EX34 8DN), the main crime hotspot is near Chandlers Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Score View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Parkway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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