Barnstaple had 925 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 140.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 328% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.
EX31, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnstaple
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140.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common350 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnstaple. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
350
38%
shoplifting
170
18%
anti-social behaviour
133
14%
criminal damage
82
9%
public order
55
6%
theft
42
5%
burglary
19
2%
drugs
18
2%
Barnstaple against North Devon
Type
Barnstaple per 1,000
Middle North Devon area
Change
Violence
53.3
17.5
▼ 9%
Burglary
2.9
0
▲ 58%
Vehicle crime
2.3
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
20.3
3.6
▲ 36%
Theft and robbery
8.8
2.5
▲ 9%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every North Devon area ranked on the crime in North Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Barnstaple a safe area?
Barnstaple had about 140.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Barnstaple?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (350), followed by shoplifting (170) and anti-social behaviour (133).