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Crime in Winkleigh

Winkleigh had 23 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 12 Torridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Torridge area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

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

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42crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 12Torridge rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 4 Apr 5 May 5 Jun 8 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1565%
criminal damage522%
public order14%
burglary14%
shoplifting14%

Winkleigh against Torridge

TypeWinkleigh per 1,000Middle Torridge areaChange
Violence27.426.5▲ 25%
Burglary1.81–
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
Winkleigh42▲ 35%
North Tawton35.1▲ 5%
Chulmleigh24.1–
Dolton18.6–
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 Winkleigh a safe area?

Winkleigh had about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 12 Torridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Winkleigh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by criminal damage (5) and public order (1).