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Crime in Bow

Bow had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 20 Mid Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Mid Devon area.

EX17, Mid Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bow

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28.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 20Mid Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 6 Jun 4 Jul 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bow. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence862%
criminal damage323%
theft18%
public order18%

Bow against Mid Devon

TypeBow per 1,000Middle Mid Devon areaChange
Violence17.711.3–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour01.6–
Theft and robbery2.22.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Tawton35.1▲ 5%
Bow28.8–
Lapford22.8▼ 33%
Copplestone15.6–
Morchard Bishop10.7–
See every Mid Devon area ranked on the crime in Mid Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bow a safe area?

Bow had about 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 20 Mid Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by criminal damage (3) and theft (1).