Crime Rate in Torridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torridge

The total recorded crimes in Torridge, UK in May 2025 are around 413 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torridge crime rate of 6.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (3.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-13.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
Torridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balleroy Close with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 9

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 (69 crimes), and the safest, Bideford South (11 crimes), is 58 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Torridge.

Similarly, the area of Bideford South & East (92 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hartland Coast (22 crimes), with a difference of 70 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bideford North69
Bideford East53
Shebbear & Langtree36
Holsworthy32
Bideford West28

Safest Wards:

Hartland17
Two Rivers & Three Moors15
Winkleigh13
Northam12
Bideford South11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bideford South & East92
Bideford North69
Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe59
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath53
Winkleigh & High Bickington40

Safest Areas:

Winkleigh & High Bickington40
Appledore & Northam North29
Great Torrington25
Westward Ho! & Northam South24
Hartland Coast22

Torridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Torridge has recorded 413 crimes with crime rate of 6.06 ranking 253th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
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 Devon472 15,371 3176 1

Torridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 74 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202415
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 202414
July 20245
June 202436

A total of 824 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202582
March 202572
February 202551
January 202552
December 202454
November 202463
October 202449
September 202449
August 202481
July 202474
June 2024126

A total of 443 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202542
March 202528
February 202534
January 202530
December 202429
November 202434
October 202435
September 202446
August 202433
July 202433
June 202462

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 202511
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202523
March 202522
February 202513
January 202521
December 202423
November 202423
October 202423
September 202411
August 202430
July 202417
June 202448

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 20244

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2043 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025179
April 2025173
March 2025175
February 2025161
January 2025149
December 2024111
November 2024150
October 2024176
September 2024153
August 2024156
July 2024164
June 2024296

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202526
March 202520
February 202515
January 202520
December 202410
November 202412
October 202421
September 202419
August 202421
July 202415
June 202438

A total of 337 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202537
March 202540
February 202523
January 202523
December 202417
November 202430
October 202415
September 202415
August 202431
July 202415
June 202456

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Torridge in May 2025

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

1. Balleroy Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
3. Diana Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Tackbear Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Barton Tors (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
6. Pridham Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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