Crime Rate in Mid Devon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Devon

The total recorded crimes in Mid Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 472 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Devon crime rate of 5.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (199) incidents (2.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
Mid Devon Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Exe North with total crimes: 10
  • Arnold Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

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, Westexe (67 crimes), and the safest, Cadbury (2 crimes), is 65 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mid Devon.

Similarly, the area of Tiverton West (99 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres (14 crimes), with a difference of 85 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mid Devon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Westexe67
Lowman49
Castle49
Boniface41
Cranmore37

Safest Wards:

Sandford and Creedy6
Newbrooke5
Upper Yeo4
Taw3
Cadbury2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tiverton West99
Tiverton East67
Crediton60
Cullompton53
Tiverton North & Outer36

Safest Areas:

Willand, Sampford Peverell & Halberton33
Bradninch, Silverton & Thorverton28
Uffculme & Hemyock25
Bow, Lapford & Yeoford24
Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres14

Mid Devon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mid Devon has recorded 472 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 277th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge413 84,175 58 8
South Hams422 74,657 821 7
East Devon768 28,653 7269 2
North Devon706 67,608 228 6
West Devon250 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge793 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,932 318,875 1129 3

Mid Devon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (199 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (195 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (84 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (192 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 204 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

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 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202517
February 202522
January 202513
December 20249
November 202417
October 202427
September 202415
August 202423
July 202418
June 202416

A total of 374 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202525
March 202521
February 202521
January 202525
December 202429
November 202431
October 202431
September 202422
August 202443
July 202427
June 202456

A total of 956 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202584
March 202559
February 202559
January 202576
December 202457
November 202473
October 202485
September 202462
August 202498
July 202479
June 2024152

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 202512
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 202512
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 202415
July 20248
June 202426

A total of 2468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 205.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025199
April 2025195
March 2025192
February 2025204
January 2025175
December 2024184
November 2024186
October 2024182
September 2024179
August 2024222
July 2024202
June 2024348

A total of 383 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202521
March 202531
February 202533
January 202528
December 202430
November 202419
October 202441
September 202425
August 202422
July 202438
June 202452

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202516
February 202516
January 202518
December 202413
November 202424
October 202418
September 20249
August 202421
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 576 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202549
March 202537
February 202543
January 202538
December 202453
November 202450
October 202450
September 202429
August 202436
July 202445
June 202498

A total of 153 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202426

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mid Devon in May 2025

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

1. West Exe North (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Arnold Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Landscore Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wellbrook Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1

To know about postcode areas in Mid Devon, visit Mid Devon information

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