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Crime in Appledore

Appledore had 60 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 12 Torridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Torridge area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

EX39, Torridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Appledore

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30.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 12Torridge rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 25 Apr 25 May 21 Jun 20 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2847%
criminal damage915%
theft915%
public order58%
anti-social behaviour35%
drugs23%
burglary23%
theft from the person12%

Appledore against Torridge

TypeAppledore per 1,000Middle Torridge areaChange
Violence14.426.5▼ 3%
Burglary11–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour1.52.1–
Theft and robbery5.14.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bideford91.1▲ 12%
Northam65.5▼ 1%
Westward Ho!54.5▼ 4%
Fremington32.9▼ 9%
Appledore30.8▼ 9%
See every Torridge area ranked on the crime in Torridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Appledore a safe area?

Appledore had about 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 12 Torridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Appledore?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by criminal damage (9) and theft (9).