What is the crime rate in Torridge?

As of February 2026, Torridge has a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 residents, based on 328 recorded offences.

How does Torridge rank nationally for crime?

Torridge ranks #290 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Torridge?

The most common crime type in Torridge is Violence and sexual offences with 149 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.4% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Torridge?

As of February 2026, Torridge has a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 residents, based on 328 recorded offences.

How does Torridge rank nationally for crime?

Torridge ranks #290 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Torridge?

The most common crime type in Torridge is Violence and sexual offences with 149 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.4% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Torridge Crime Intelligence Report

Torridge recorded 328 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 residents. This places Torridge at #290 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 13.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 2.7% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

328

trending_up +13.1% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.82per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#290of 331

By total crime volume

Devon

#7rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near The Quay Map	Shoplifting: 21 Anti-social behaviour: 2	21
On or near Wardens Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 15	15
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Parking Area Map	Other theft: 7	7
On or near Langdon Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Restarick Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Fore Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 4	4
On or near Fore Street Map	Other theft: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

328 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

149

45.4%

Shoplifting

10.7%

Anti-social Behaviour

10.7%

Other Theft

8.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.3%

Public Order

5.2%

Vehicle Crime

4.3%

Burglary

3.0%

Other Crime

1.5%

Drug Offences

1.2%

Weapons Possession

0.9%

Theft from Person

0.6%

Bicycle Theft

0.3%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

16 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Bideford North	77	5.5
2	Bideford East	38	12.3
3	Two Rivers & Three Moors	34	538.8
4	Great Torrington	30	4.8
5	Shebbear & Langtree	24	415.9

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Winkleigh	3	82.4
shield	Bideford South	3	0.6
shield	Milton & Tamarside	4	80.8
shield	Northam	6	2.9
shield	Holsworthy	9	4.4

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +13.1%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -2.7%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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