Total Crime Rate
45.8 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Montpelier Terrace area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ilfracombe East , and the 135th highest 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 Montpelier Terrace (EX34 9HR) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 75.6% lower than the Ilfracombe East average (187.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (β 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Montpelier Terrace (EX34 9HR), the main crime hotspot is near Meridian Place. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 17 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 | Public order | Springfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Queen'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arcade Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meridian Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Market Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Market Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillsborough Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillsborough Terrace | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Hillsborough Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Quay | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A399 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St James'S Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peters Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meridian Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Capstone Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meridian Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Springfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hostle Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Market Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Market Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Market Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meridian Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Quay | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arcade Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meridian Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Arcade Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxford Grove | Under investigation |
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