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Crime in Northam

Northam had 261 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 12 Torridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Torridge area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

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

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65.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 12Torridge rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common113 in 3 months

Month by month

63 Mar 101 Apr 99 May 108 Jun 76 Jul 77 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11343%
anti-social behaviour3313%
theft2610%
criminal damage249%
public order239%
burglary114%
shoplifting104%
other crime83%

Northam against Torridge

TypeNortham per 1,000Middle Torridge areaChange
Violence28.326.5▲ 2%
Burglary2.81–
Vehicle crime1.30▼ 62%
Anti-social behaviour8.32.1▼ 3%
Theft and robbery7.54.7▲ 50%

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 Northam a safe area?

Northam had about 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 12 Torridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Northam?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (113), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and theft (26).