Crime Rates at Atlantic Way, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1HX

Atlantic Way area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore , and the 17th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Atlantic Way (EX39 1HX) in the last 12 months was 142.0 per 1,000 residents and was 188.1% higher than the Appledore average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Atlantic Way (EX39 1HX), the main crime hotspot is near Nelson Road. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.