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Crime in EX36 3AA

How much crime is recorded in EX36 3AA, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
South Molton
Council
North Devon
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,970 (2024)
Crime

How safe is EX36 3AA

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 31.8 offences per 1,000 people a year in the EX36 3AA area, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 7 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
7/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Around the middle of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
31.8
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
62
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

EX36 3AANational
Violence and sexual offences28.323.6
Criminal damage and arson8.64.7
Anti-social behaviour8.410.7
Burglary4.59.1
Other theft4.14.5
Public order3.34.6
Shoplifting3.18.4
Vehicle crime1.73.5
Drugs1.52.4
Other crime1.01.5
Possession of weapons0.30.9
Theft from the person0.32.1
Robbery0.21.4
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has risen 14% since 2024.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
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Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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