The total recorded crimes in Taw Vale, Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taw Vale crime rate of 317.85 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 Taw Vale, encompassing approximately 40 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Taw Vale, we need to analyze Taw Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Mid Devon:
In 2024, Taw Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Devon average, with 83 crimes compared to 224.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Taw Vale recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Mid Devon.
In 2023, Taw Vale had fewer crimes than the Mid Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 22. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Taw Vale recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other areas in the Mid Devon.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Mid Devon, Taw Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Taw Vale has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 317.85 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Mid Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Taw Vale crimes were 83. The crime rate of Taw Vale in 2024 was 2029.34 (year) or 169.11 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Mid Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Taw Vale were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.45 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Mid Devon.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Taw Vale) | Crimes | Rank (Taw Vale) | Crimes | Rank (Taw Vale) | |
| Canonsleigh | 16 | 11 | 400 | 6 | 164 | 1 |
| Lowman | 49 | 2 | 648 | 1 | NA | NA |
| Westexe | 67 | 1 | 483 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Clare and Shuttern | 12 | 14 | 98 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Castle | 49 | 3 | 552 | 2 | NA | NA |
| Boniface | 41 | 4 | 371 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Yeo | 7 | 17 | 137 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Cranmore | 37 | 5 | 457 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Cullompton North | 29 | 7 | 448 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Lower Culm | 29 | 6 | 273 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| Lawrence | 19 | 9 | 329 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Cullompton South | 24 | 8 | 250 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Upper Culm | 18 | 10 | 159 | 11 | NA | NA |
| Bradninch | 12 | 13 | 132 | 13 | NA | NA |
| Cullompton Outer | 8 | 16 | 125 | 14 | NA | NA |
| Way | 9 | 15 | 40 | 22 | NA | NA |
| Sandford and Creedy | 6 | 20 | 84 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Taw | 3 | 23 | 65 | 18 | NA | NA |
| Halberton | 7 | 18 | 60 | 19 | NA | NA |
| Silverton | 6 | 19 | 54 | 21 | NA | NA |
| Upper Yeo | 4 | 22 | 54 | 20 | NA | NA |
| Newbrooke | 5 | 21 | 35 | 23 | NA | NA |
| Cadbury | 2 | 24 | 34 | 24 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Taw Vale postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |