South Molton had 133 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 166% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 58% on the three months before.
EX36, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Molton
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87.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+58%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common66 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Molton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
66
50%
criminal damage
17
13%
anti-social behaviour
16
12%
theft
13
10%
public order
8
6%
shoplifting
5
4%
other crime
4
3%
burglary
3
2%
South Molton against North Devon
Type
South Molton per 1,000
Middle North Devon area
Change
Violence
43.4
17.5
▲ 43%
Burglary
2
0
–
Vehicle crime
0
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
10.5
3.6
▲ 45%
Theft and robbery
8.5
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 South Molton a safe area?
South Molton had about 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in South Molton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (66), followed by criminal damage (17) and anti-social behaviour (16).