Crime Rate in Torridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torridge

The total recorded crimes in Torridge, UK in February 2026 are around 328 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torridge crime rate of 4.82 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 Torridge, encompassing approximately 68,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (-12.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
Torridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Quay with total crimes: 23
  • Wardens Close with total crimes: 15
  • Langdon Road with total crimes: 7

Torridge Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

How safe is Torridge?

To understand the safety of Torridge, we need to analyze Torridge 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:

    • Torridge has recorded 4,175 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 61.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 286 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8 crimes with a crime rate of 0.12, ranking it 330 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Devon:

    • In 2024, Torridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Devon average, with 4175 crimes compared to 7668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Torridge witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Torridge had fewer crimes than the Devon average, with 8 crimes compared to 94. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Torridge witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

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

Torridge Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Torridge has recorded 328 crimes with crime rate of 4.82 ranking 250th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2024, the total Torridge crimes were 4,175. The crime rate of Torridge in 2024 was 61.29 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 286 danzarous in the UK. Torridge ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Torridge were around 8 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.12 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 330 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Devon, Torridge ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Torridge

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
South Hams375 74,657 821 7
East Devon600 28,653 7269 2
North Devon507 67,608 228 6
West Devon247 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge572 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,401 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon402 15,371 3176 1

Torridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 149 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 138 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (163 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (156 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (199 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (153 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 164 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (173 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (175 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 161 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20264
December 20257
November 20253
October 20257
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 202511

A total of 284 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202612
December 202518
November 202526
October 202516
September 202510
August 202526
July 202544
June 202525
May 202532
April 202523
March 202522
February 202513

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 202511
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202614
December 202510
November 20257
October 20256
September 20251
August 20258
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 722 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202626
December 202528
November 202549
October 202552
September 202555
August 202570
July 202571
June 202560
May 202571
April 202582
March 202572
February 202551

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
June 20255
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 2134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 164.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026149
January 2026170
December 2025138
November 2025163
October 2025156
September 2025199
August 2025153
July 2025164
June 2025154
May 2025179
April 2025173
March 2025175
February 2025161

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202616
December 20259
November 202520
October 202521
September 202520
August 202516
July 202519
June 202510
May 202512
April 202526
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 337 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202625
December 202522
November 202511
October 202518
September 202514
August 202527
July 202528
June 202528
May 202535
April 202537
March 202540
February 202523

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20258
October 20254
September 20255
August 20256
July 202510
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 444 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202613
December 202522
November 202536
October 202545
September 202533
August 202548
July 202534
June 202548
May 202537
April 202542
March 202528
February 202534

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 202510
November 20256
October 202516
September 202514
August 202511
July 202512
June 202511
May 20258
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256

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

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Torridge in February 2026

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

1. The Quay (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Wardens Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
3. Langdon Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
4. Southlands Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3

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