Crime Rate in Great Torrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Torrington

The total recorded crimes in Great Torrington, Torridge, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Torrington crime rate of 4.00 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 Great Torrington, encompassing approximately 6,246 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Torrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornmarket Street with total crimes: 4
  • Potacre Street with total crimes: 3
  • Halsdon Terrace with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Torrington?

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

  • Relative to Torridge:

    • In 2024, Great Torrington reported a higher crime volume than the Torridge average, with 294 crimes compared to 261. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Torrington witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Torridge.

    • In 2023, Great Torrington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torridge average, with 2 crimes compared to 1. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Torrington witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other areas in the Torridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torridge, Great Torrington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Great Torrington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Great Torrington has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 4.00 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Torridge, UK

In 2024, the total Great Torrington crimes were 294. The crime rate of Great Torrington in 2024 was 47.07 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Torridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Torrington were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.32 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Torridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Torrington)CrimesRank (Great Torrington)CrimesRank (Great Torrington)
Hartland17 12165 112 1
Bideford North69 1970 1NA NA
Bideford East53 2467 21 5
Northam12 15100 141 3
Bideford West28 5344 31 6
Shebbear & Langtree36 3342 4NA NA
Two Rivers & Three Moors15 13167 101 4
Holsworthy32 4272 6NA NA
Broadheath22 7236 7NA NA
Appledore21 8201 8NA NA
Westward Ho!20 10186 9NA NA
Milton & Tamarside20 990 15NA NA
Monkleigh & Putford19 11150 12NA NA
Bideford South11 16112 13NA NA
Winkleigh13 1479 16NA NA

Great Torrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202519
February 202510
January 202517
December 20247
November 202413
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202512
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
October 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Great Torrington in May 2025

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

1. Cornmarket Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Potacre Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Halsdon Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandfords Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burwood Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Torridge View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. South Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fore Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Rack Park Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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