Crime in Braunton: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Braunton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Braunton
- Questions about crime in Braunton
- About this data
297 crimes were recorded in Braunton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Braunton has the 1,340th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Braunton | North Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 297 | 7,132 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 70.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,075 | 101,222 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Braunton was highest in the year to July 2018 (347 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (260). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 297 | 36.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 299 | 37.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 260 | 32.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 267 | 33.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 291 | 36.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 315 | 39.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 324 | 40.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 347 | 43.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Braunton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 14.9 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 6.9 | 0.45 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.2 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -17% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -17% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +175% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -42% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.13 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Braunton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Braunton recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Braunton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Braunton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Braunton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Braunton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Braunton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Braunton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Braunton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Braunton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Braunton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Braunton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Braunton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Braunton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Braunton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Braunton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Braunton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Braunton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Braunton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Braunton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Braunton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Braunton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Braunton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Braunton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Braunton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Braunton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Braunton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington | 150 | 27.9 | -24% |
| Barnstaple | 3,521 | 116.5 | +217% |
| Bideford | 1,720 | 89.5 | +143% |
| Ilfracombe | 1,285 | 129.1 | +251% |
| Great Torrington | 341 | 57.6 | +56% |
| South Molton | 412 | 64.1 | +74% |
| Bude | 573 | 70.5 | +92% |
| Okehampton | 700 | 68.0 | +85% |
2 areas within Braunton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Braunton West & Georgeham had the highest rate (37.3 per 1,000) and Braunton East the lowest (35.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton West & Georgeham | Neighbourhood | 5,259 | 196 | 37.3 |
| Braunton East | Neighbourhood | 4,146 | 146 | 35.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Braunton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Locks Close | 11 |
| On or near South Park | 9 |
| On or near West Meadow Close | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Dyers Close | 8 |
| On or near Caen Street | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Braunton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Braunton has an estimated population of 8,075. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Braunton sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Braunton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Braunton a safe place to live?
Braunton recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Braunton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Braunton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Braunton was almost unchanged on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 299 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Braunton?
Braunton is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Braunton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.