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Crime in South Zeal

South Zeal had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 23.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% above the middle West Devon area.

EX20, West Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Zeal

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23.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 1 Apr 5 May 2 Jun 6 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence770%
public order220%
criminal damage110%

South Zeal against West Devon

TypeSouth Zeal per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence16.710–
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
Okehampton74.5▲ 13%
South Zeal23.8–
Sticklepath21.4–
Whiddon Down18.2–
Chagford18.2–
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 South Zeal a safe area?

South Zeal had about 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Zeal?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by public order (2) and criminal damage (1).