Crime Rates at Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BA

This area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bideford South , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 213 local areas in Torridge .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around This (EX39 5BA) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% lower than the Bideford South average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode EX39 5BA, the main crime hotspot is near St Helens. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.