Braunton had 88 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 31.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.
EX33, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Braunton
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31.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Braunton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
34
39%
criminal damage
11
13%
anti-social behaviour
10
11%
public order
10
11%
shoplifting
5
6%
theft
5
6%
burglary
4
5%
vehicle crime
4
5%
Braunton against North Devon
Type
Braunton per 1,000
Middle North Devon area
Change
Violence
12.3
17.5
▼ 11%
Burglary
1.4
0
–
Vehicle crime
1.4
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
3.6
3.6
–
Theft and robbery
2.5
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 Braunton a safe area?
Braunton had about 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Braunton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by criminal damage (11) and anti-social behaviour (10).