Total Crime Rate
46.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Deerhill Road 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 Deerhill Road (EX36 3FH) 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 Deerhill Road (EX36 3FH), the main crime hotspot is near Fallow Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chittlehampton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fallow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fallow Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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