Crime Rates at Parklands Close, South Molton, EX36 4EU

Parklands Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Chittlehampton , and the 72nd highest crime rate of 315 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 Parklands Close (EX36 4EU) in the last 12 months was 79.7 per 1,000 residents and was 247.9% higher than the Chittlehampton average (22.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parklands Close (EX36 4EU), the main crime hotspot is near Livarot Walk. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.