Crime Rates at Mole Ridge Way, South Molton, EX36 3BG

Mole Ridge Way area has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Chittlehampton , and the 133rd 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 Mole Ridge Way (EX36 3BG) in the last 12 months was 46.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% higher than the Chittlehampton average (25.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 160.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mole Ridge Way (EX36 3BG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barnstaple Street (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.