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Crime in Witheridge

Witheridge had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

EX16, North Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Witheridge

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50crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 13 Apr 10 May 8 Jun 14 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1959%
criminal damage516%
public order413%
anti-social behaviour26%
burglary13%
bike theft13%

Witheridge against North Devon

TypeWitheridge per 1,000Middle North Devon areaChange
Violence29.717.5▲ 46%
Burglary1.60–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour3.13.6–
Theft and robbery1.62.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Witheridge50▲ 23%
Lapford22.8▼ 33%
Morchard Bishop10.7–
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 Witheridge a safe area?

Witheridge had about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Witheridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by criminal damage (5) and public order (4).