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Crime

Crime in Woolacombe

Woolacombe had 42 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 151% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 83% on the three months before.

EX34, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woolacombe

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82.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+83%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 9 Apr 8 May 10 Jun 11 Jul 21 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woolacombe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2048%
anti-social behaviour614%
theft410%
burglary37%
criminal damage37%
public order37%
vehicle crime25%
drugs12%

Woolacombe against North Devon

TypeWoolacombe per 1,000Middle North Devon areaChange
Violence39.317.5▲ 67%
Burglary5.90–
Vehicle crime3.90–
Anti-social behaviour11.83.6–
Theft and robbery7.92.5–

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 Woolacombe a safe area?

Woolacombe had about 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woolacombe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and theft (4).