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Crime in Northlew

Northlew had 3 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 7.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% below the middle West Devon area.

EX20, West Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Northlew

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7.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
burglarymost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

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

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
burglary267%
weapons133%

Northlew against West Devon

TypeNorthlew per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence010–
Burglary5.10–
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
Okehampton74.5▲ 13%
Hatherleigh29.4▼ 25%
Northlew7.7–
Bridestowe6.9–
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 Northlew a safe area?

Northlew had about 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was burglary.

What is the most common crime in Northlew?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was burglary (2), followed by weapons (1).