Crime Rate in Mid Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Devon

The total recorded crimes in Mid Devon, Mid Devon in January 2025 are around 404 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Devon crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Mid Devon, encompassing approximately 82,853 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (-4.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (-28.30% decrease)
Mid Devon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

Mid Devon Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

How safe is Mid Devon?

To understand the safety of Mid Devon, we need to analyze Mid Devon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Mid Devon has recorded 5,371 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 64.83 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 275 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 176 crimes with a crime rate of 2.12, ranking it 310 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Devon:

    • In 2024, Mid Devon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Devon average, with 5371 crimes compared to 7668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mid Devon witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mid Devon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Devon average, with 176 crimes compared to 94. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Mid Devon recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Mid Devon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Devon, Mid Devon has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Mid Devon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Cranmore (52 crimes), and the safest, Upper Yeo (2 crimes), is 50 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mid Devon.

Similarly, the area of Tiverton East (79 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres (16 crimes), with a difference of 63 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mid Devon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cranmore52
Lowman45
Boniface35
Castle32
Cullompton North30

Safest Wards:

Halberton6
Taw Vale5
Way3
Silverton2
Upper Yeo2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tiverton East79
Crediton49
Cullompton48
Tiverton West48
Bampton, Holcombe & Westleigh32

Safest Areas:

Bradninch, Silverton & Thorverton29
Uffculme & Hemyock28
Bow, Lapford & Yeoford24
Willand, Sampford Peverell & Halberton21
Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres16

Mid Devon Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Mid Devon has recorded 404 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 265th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2024, the total Mid Devon crimes were 5,371. The crime rate of Mid Devon in 2024 was 64.83 (year) or 5.40 (month) ranking it 275 danzarous in the UK. Mid Devon ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mid Devon were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.12 (year) or 0.18 (month) ranking 310 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Devon, Mid Devon ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Mid Devon

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge330 44,175 58 8
South Hams363 84,657 821 7
East Devon629 78,653 7269 2
North Devon574 27,608 228 6
West Devon259 53,493 656 4
Teignbridge602 68,510 463 5
Exeter1,386 118,875 1129 3

Mid Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (175 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (182 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (85 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (179 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (222 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (98 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 202 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (348 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (152 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 202415
July 20248
June 202426

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 399 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202453
November 202450
October 202450
September 202429
August 202436
July 202445
June 202498

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 20249
November 202417
October 202427
September 202415
August 202423
July 202418
June 202416

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202528
December 202430
November 202419
October 202441
September 202425
August 202422
July 202438
June 202452

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202525
December 202429
November 202431
October 202431
September 202422
August 202443
July 202427
June 202456

A total of 682 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 85.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202576
December 202457
November 202473
October 202485
September 202462
August 202498
July 202479
June 2024152

A total of 114 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202426

A total of 1678 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 209.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025175
December 2024184
November 2024186
October 2024182
September 2024179
August 2024222
July 2024202
June 2024348

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202413
November 202424
October 202418
September 20249
August 202421
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mid Devon in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mid Devon postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Bowden Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Forge Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
6. St Andrew'S Estate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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