Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Western Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore , and the 41st 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 Western Avenue (EX39 1SD) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Western Avenue (EX39 1SD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Myra Court, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ridge View Crescent (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Appledore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jubilee Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Irsha Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Myra Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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