Bickington had 94 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.
EX31, North Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bickington
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43.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bickington. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
43
46%
shoplifting
18
19%
criminal damage
10
11%
anti-social behaviour
9
10%
public order
4
4%
theft
3
3%
weapons
2
2%
burglary
2
2%
Bickington against North Devon
Type
Bickington per 1,000
Middle North Devon area
Change
Violence
19.8
17.5
▼ 33%
Burglary
0.9
0
–
Vehicle crime
0.5
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
4.1
3.6
▼ 10%
Theft and robbery
1.4
2.5
–
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 Bickington a safe area?
Bickington had about 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Bickington?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by shoplifting (18) and criminal damage (10).