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Crime in North Tawton

North Tawton had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 85% above the middle West Devon area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

EX20, West Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of North Tawton

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35.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 4 Apr 10 May 7 Jun 6 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1575%
criminal damage315%
public order15%
weapons15%

North Tawton against West Devon

TypeNorth Tawton per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence26.3100%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
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
Winkleigh42▲ 35%
North Tawton35.1▲ 5%
Bow28.8–
South Zeal23.8–
Sticklepath21.4–
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 North Tawton a safe area?

North Tawton had about 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Tawton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by criminal damage (3) and public order (1).