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Crime in North Molton

North Molton had 6 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 3.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 90% below the middle North Devon area. Crime was down 83% on the three months before.

EX36, North Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of North Molton

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3.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-83%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 1 Apr 4 May 1 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence350%
public order117%
theft117%
other crime117%

North Molton against North Devon

TypeNorth Molton per 1,000Middle North Devon areaChange
Violence1.717.5▼ 90%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour03.6–
Theft and robbery02.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Molton87.4▲ 58%
Bratton Fleming17.5–
Bishops Nympton7.5–
North Molton3.4▼ 83%
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 North Molton a safe area?

North Molton had about 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Molton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by public order (1) and theft (1).