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Crime

Crime in Dolton

Dolton had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 12 Torridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% below the middle Torridge area.

EX19, Torridge · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dolton

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18.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 12Torridge rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

1 May 1 Jun 1 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence563%
public order225%
shoplifting113%

Dolton against Torridge

TypeDolton per 1,000Middle Torridge areaChange
Violence11.626.5–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour02.1–
Theft and robbery04.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Great Torrington67.6▲ 20%
Winkleigh42▲ 35%
Hatherleigh29.4▼ 25%
Dolton18.6–
High Bickington2.1–
Exbourne0–
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 Dolton a safe area?

Dolton had about 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 12 Torridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dolton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by public order (2) and shoplifting (1).