Total Crime Rate
23.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Richmond Terrace area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Appledore , and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 213 local areas in Torridge .
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 Richmond Terrace (EX39 1PG) in the last 12 months was 23.6 per 1,000 residents and was 51.1% lower than the Appledore average (48.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richmond Terrace (EX39 1PG), the main crime hotspot is near Odun Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Appledore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pitt Hill | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Yeo Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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