Crime Rates at New Street, Torrington, EX38 8BS

New Street area has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Great Torrington , and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .

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 New Street (EX38 8BS) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 94.4% lower than the Great Torrington average (62.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around New Street (EX38 8BS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Potacre Street (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.