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Crime in Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh had 18 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% above the middle West Devon area. Crime was down 25% on the three months before.

EX20, West Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hatherleigh

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29.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-25%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 10 Apr 8 May 5 Jun 12 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1478%
public order317%
anti-social behaviour16%

Hatherleigh against West Devon

TypeHatherleigh per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence22.910▲ 8%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour1.60–
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
Hatherleigh29.4▼ 25%
Dolton18.6–
Northlew7.7–
Exbourne0–
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 Hatherleigh a safe area?

Hatherleigh had about 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hatherleigh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by public order (3) and anti-social behaviour (1).