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Crime

Crime in Whiddon Down

Whiddon Down had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Devon area.

EX20, West Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whiddon Down

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18.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 4 May 6 Jun 1 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour225%
violence225%
theft225%
shoplifting225%

Whiddon Down against West Devon

TypeWhiddon Down per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence4.510–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour4.50–
Theft and robbery4.50–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
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 Whiddon Down a safe area?

Whiddon Down had about 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whiddon Down?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (2), followed by violence (2) and theft (2).