Ilfracombe had 378 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 316% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.
EX34, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ilfracombe
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137crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common140 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ilfracombe. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
140
37%
shoplifting
66
17%
anti-social behaviour
51
13%
criminal damage
37
10%
public order
29
8%
theft
20
5%
burglary
10
3%
other crime
7
2%
Ilfracombe against North Devon
Type
Ilfracombe per 1,000
Middle North Devon area
Change
Violence
50.7
17.5
▼ 3%
Burglary
3.6
0
▼ 50%
Vehicle crime
1.4
0
▼ 79%
Anti-social behaviour
18.5
3.6
▼ 6%
Theft and robbery
9.8
2.5
▲ 29%
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 Ilfracombe a safe area?
Ilfracombe had about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Ilfracombe?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (140), followed by shoplifting (66) and anti-social behaviour (51).