Burglary Rates in North Molton

North Devon, South West, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

About these figures

North Molton has a small residential population (2,327 residents). Crime data is recorded against where crimes occur, but rates are expressed per 1,000 residents. In commercial and mixed-use areas with high daytime footfall the per-1,000 figures will appear much higher than in residential areas. Absolute crime counts are the more useful comparison here.

Burglaries (12 months)

1.72 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

31.8 per 1,000 residents

49% below the UK average30% below the South West regional average

How does North Molton rank?

Within North Devon

13 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

26th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

53%

Other Crime

32%

Burglary

Vehicle Crime

Anti-social Behaviour

Drug Offences

Shoplifting

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in North Molton

Source: Census 2021 · 935 households

Detached 55%Semi-detached 27%Terraced 14%Flats 3%

The most common property type in North Molton is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.