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Crime in Chagford

Chagford had 7 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Devon area.

TQ13, West Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chagford

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18.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 2 Apr 2 May 1 Jun 2 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence229%
public order114%
other crime114%
burglary114%
criminal damage114%
vehicle crime114%

Chagford against West Devon

TypeChagford per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence5.210–
Burglary2.60–
Vehicle crime2.60–
Anti-social behaviour00–
Theft and robbery00–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Zeal23.8–
Sticklepath21.4–
Chagford18.2–
Whiddon Down18.2–
Moretonhampstead11.6▼ 55%
See every West Devon area ranked on the crime in West Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chagford a safe area?

Chagford had about 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chagford?

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