Crime in Braunton: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Braunton in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Braunton at a glance
- Crime trends in Braunton
- Types of crime in Braunton
- Braunton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Braunton
- Streets with the most crime in Braunton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Braunton
- Demographics of Braunton
- Questions about crime in Braunton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (54) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,310th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Braunton | North Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 307 | 7,112 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 70.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,075 | 101,222 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Braunton peaked in the year to August 2018 (344 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (252). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 307 | 38.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 304 | 37.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 262 | 32.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 252 | 31.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 293 | 36.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 314 | 38.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 333 | 41.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 344 | 42.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 15.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Braunton; the highest is Ilfracombe (126.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Fremington (29.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Braunton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington | 156 | 29.0 | -24% |
| Barnstaple | 3,461 | 114.5 | +201% |
| Bideford | 1,715 | 89.3 | +135% |
| Ilfracombe | 1,257 | 126.2 | +232% |
| Great Torrington | 337 | 56.9 | +50% |
| South Molton | 418 | 65.0 | +71% |
| Bude | 560 | 68.9 | +81% |
| Okehampton | 686 | 66.7 | +75% |
Of the 2 areas within Braunton, Braunton West & Georgeham had the highest crime rate (40.1 per 1,000) and Braunton East the lowest (34.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton West & Georgeham | Neighbourhood | 5,259 | 211 | 40.1 |
| Braunton East | Neighbourhood | 4,146 | 141 | 34.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Braunton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Locks Close | 10 |
| On or near Pill Gardens | 9 |
| On or near South Park | 9 |
| On or near Dyers Close | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Caen Street | 7 |
Of the 253 crimes in Braunton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Braunton has an estimated population of 8,075 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Braunton average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Braunton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Braunton a safe place to live?
Braunton recorded 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,310th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Braunton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Braunton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Braunton was almost unchanged on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 304 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Braunton?
About 8,075 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Braunton?
Braunton is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.