Total Crime Rate
29.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Galleon Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 211 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 Galleon Way (EX39 1UJ) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 40.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Galleon Way (EX39 1UJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shamrock Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kala Fair (2 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 | Shoreland Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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