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Crime in Okehampton

Okehampton had 177 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 292% above the middle West Devon area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

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

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74.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common74 in 3 months

Month by month

66 Mar 46 Apr 44 May 48 Jun 68 Jul 61 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7442%
public order1810%
theft158%
vehicle crime158%
anti-social behaviour148%
criminal damage127%
shoplifting116%
burglary53%

Okehampton against West Devon

TypeOkehampton per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence31.110▲ 10%
Burglary2.10–
Vehicle crime6.30▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour5.90▲ 40%
Theft and robbery80▲ 27%

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%
South Zeal23.8–
Sticklepath21.4–
Northlew7.7–
Bridestowe6.9–
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 Okehampton a safe area?

Okehampton had about 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Okehampton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (74), followed by public order (18) and theft (15).