Crime Rates in South Molton, ward
Crime Rate
72.1
72.1
Low 3/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in South Molton (ward) is 72.1 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
South Molton (ward) is located within North Devon (borough). Annual total crime rate in North Devon (borough) is 75.3 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
South Molton, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 3/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
Crime rates in South Molton (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32.2 | 4/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10.8 | 3/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7.07 | 4/10 |
| Public order | 4.93 | 3/10 |
| Other theft | 4.43 | 3/10 |
| Shoplifting | 3.29 | 3/10 |
| Burglary | 2.96 | 3/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.64 | 2/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 1.15 | 5/10 |
| Robbery | 0.986 | 2/10 |
| Drugs | 0.985 | 1/10 |
| Other crime | 0.821 | 1/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.493 | 2/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.328 | 2/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in South Molton (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in South Molton (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of South Molton (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in South Molton (ward), North Devon (local authority district) and South West (region)
- South Moltonward
- North DevonLAD
- South Westregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026