Total Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Furse Hill Road area has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ilfracombe East , and the 19th 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 Furse Hill Road (EX34 8HW) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 94.8% lower than the Ilfracombe East average (187.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Furse Hill Road (EX34 8HW), the main crime hotspot is near Chandlers Way. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ilfracombe East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bicclescombe Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bicclescombe Park Road | — |
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