Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glebeland Villas area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bishop's Nympton , and the 74th lowest 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 Glebeland Villas (EX36 4PT) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 18.2% lower than the Bishop's Nympton average (28.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glebeland Villas (EX36 4PT), the main crime hotspot is near Spire Lake Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop's Nympton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spire Lake Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meadow View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Spire Lake Close | Under investigation |
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