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Crime in Lapford

Lapford had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 22.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 20 Mid Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Mid Devon area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

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

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22.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 20Mid Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

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

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence550%
theft220%
shoplifting220%
public order110%

Lapford against Mid Devon

TypeLapford per 1,000Middle Mid Devon areaChange
Violence11.411.3–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour01.6–
Theft and robbery4.62.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
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 Lapford a safe area?

Lapford had about 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 20 Mid Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lapford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by theft (2) and shoplifting (2).