Crime Rate in Torridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torridge

The total recorded crimes in Torridge, UK in July 2025 are around 404 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torridge crime rate of 5.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (6.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (18.33% increase)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (76.00% increase)
Torridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Diana Close with total crimes: 33
  • The Quay with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bideford North (75 crimes), and the safest, Milton & Tamarside (5 crimes), is 70 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Torridge.

Similarly, the area of Bideford South & East (84 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hartland Coast (17 crimes), with a difference of 67 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bideford North75
Broadheath52
Bideford East41
Bideford West32
Appledore26

Safest Wards:

Two Rivers & Three Moors14
Northam13
Winkleigh11
Bideford South11
Milton & Tamarside5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bideford South & East84
Bideford North75
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath73
Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe40
Appledore & Northam North31

Safest Areas:

Appledore & Northam North31
Winkleigh & High Bickington31
Westward Ho! & Northam South27
Great Torrington26
Hartland Coast17

Torridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Torridge has recorded 404 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 285th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
South Hams484 74,657 821 7
East Devon823 28,653 7269 2
North Devon728 67,608 228 6
West Devon303 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge865 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,735 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon536 15,371 3176 1

Torridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (149 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 111 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (176 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (153 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (156 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (81 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 202512
April 202526
March 202520
February 202515
January 202520
December 202410
November 202412
October 202421
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 755 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202560
May 202571
April 202582
March 202572
February 202551
January 202552
December 202454
November 202463
October 202449
September 202449
August 202481

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 202511
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 1901 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025164
June 2025154
May 2025179
April 2025173
March 2025175
February 2025161
January 2025149
December 2024111
November 2024150
October 2024176
September 2024153
August 2024156

A total of 322 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202528
May 202535
April 202537
March 202540
February 202523
January 202523
December 202417
November 202430
October 202415
September 202415
August 202431

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20258
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202415
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 430 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202548
May 202537
April 202542
March 202528
February 202534
January 202530
December 202429
November 202434
October 202435
September 202446
August 202433

A total of 290 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202525
May 202532
April 202523
March 202522
February 202513
January 202521
December 202423
November 202423
October 202423
September 202411
August 202430

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Torridge in July 2025

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

1. Diana Close (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order9
Other crime6
2. The Quay (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Hayes Cross (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Balleroy Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3

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