Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fore Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Chittlehampton , and the 127th lowest crime rate of 313 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 Fore Street (EX36 3HL) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.6% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fore Street (EX36 3HL), the main crime hotspot is near Fore Street. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | Roberts Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oakford Close | Under investigation |
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