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Safety in Barnstaple

Barnstaple in South West scores 54/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 3,202
Rate per 1,000: 125.8
1-year trend: +2.7%
3-year trend: +39.2%
5-year trend: +12.1%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 14
Per 1,000 residents: 0.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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