Crime Rate in Totnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totnes

The total recorded crimes in Totnes, South Hams, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totnes crime rate of 2.94 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 Totnes, encompassing approximately 15,303 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Totnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 12
  • Ashburton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Windeatt Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Totnes?

To understand the safety of Totnes, we need to analyze Totnes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Hams:

    • In 2024, Totnes reported a higher crime volume than the South Hams average, with 880 crimes compared to 245. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Totnes witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the South Hams.

    • In 2023, Totnes experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Hams average, with 19 crimes compared to 7. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Totnes witnessed more crimes than 2 out of 2 other areas in the South Hams.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Hams, Totnes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Totnes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Totnes has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 3th out of 18 in the South Hams, UK

In 2024, the total Totnes crimes were 880. The crime rate of Totnes in 2024 was 57.50 (year) or 4.79 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Hams.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totnes were around 19 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.24 (year) or 0.10 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Hams.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totnes)CrimesRank (Totnes)CrimesRank (Totnes)
South Brent68 1633 21 2
Kingsbridge53 2386 5NA NA
Wembury & Brixton32 4235 61 3
Ivybridge West24 6485 3NA NA
Dartmouth & East Dart30 5438 4NA NA
Ermington & Ugborough13 13215 7NA NA
Ivybridge East24 7166 10NA NA
Newton & Yealmpton23 8190 8NA NA
Salcombe & Thurlestone13 12178 9NA NA
West Dart21 9112 13NA NA
Charterlands19 10130 11NA NA
Bickleigh & Cornwood14 11120 12NA NA
Dartington & Staverton12 14106 14NA NA
Allington & Strete8 1596 15NA NA
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford6 1891 16NA NA
Woolwell7 1671 18NA NA
Marldon & Littlehempston7 1776 17NA NA
Stokenham3 1949 19NA NA

Totnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (66 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 202412
August 20243
July 202415
June 202466
May 202412

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
February 202519
January 202514
December 202419
November 202416
October 202419
September 202419
August 202429
July 202423
June 202464
May 202423

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20257
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 20242
July 20249
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Totnes in May 2025

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

1. Coronation Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Ashburton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windeatt Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Market Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Culverdale (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Kellock Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sparkhays Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Manor Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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