Crap Towns / Northam / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Northam?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 3 problems in Northam were reported on FixMyStreet: 5.8 per 10,000 people, 72% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: litter and bins, with 1 report (1.9 per 10,000 people, 2.1 times the typical town's 0.9).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 2 | 3.9 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 10.8 km | 15.1 |
| Launceston | 46.3 km | 11.9 |
| Northam | – | 5.8 |
| Braunton | 8.6 km | 4.5 |
| Bideford | 2.3 km | 4.1 |
| Bude | 32.8 km | 4.1 |
| South Molton | 26.8 km | 3.2 |
| Barnstaple | 11.8 km | 2.9 |
| Okehampton | 36.5 km | 2.2 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |