Crime Rates at Buckleigh Grange, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 3FD

Buckleigh Grange area has the 5th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Appledore , and the 21st highest crime rate of 213 local areas in Torridge .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Buckleigh Grange (EX39 3FD) in the last 12 months was 106.9 per 1,000 residents and was 121.5% higher 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 48 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 50 (≈ 86.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 19.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 213.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Buckleigh Grange (EX39 3FD), the main crime hotspot is near Graham Way. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.