The total recorded crimes in Dartmoor, West Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dartmoor crime rate of 925.93 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 Dartmoor, encompassing approximately 10 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Dartmoor, we need to analyze Dartmoor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Devon:
In 2024, Dartmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Devon average, with 158 crimes compared to 194.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dartmoor recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the West Devon.
In 2023, Dartmoor had fewer crimes than the West Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dartmoor recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other areas in the West Devon.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Devon, Dartmoor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Dartmoor has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 925.93 ranking 13th out of 17 in the West Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Dartmoor crimes were 158. The crime rate of Dartmoor in 2024 was 14629.63 (year) or 1219.14 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the West Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Dartmoor were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.59 (year) or 7.72 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Devon.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Dartmoor) | Crimes | Rank (Dartmoor) | Crimes | Rank (Dartmoor) | |
| Exbourne | 21 | 6 | 203 | 8 | 49 | 1 |
| Drewsteignton | 24 | 4 | 432 | 1 | NA | NA |
| Okehampton South | 44 | 1 | 409 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Okehampton North | 40 | 2 | 339 | 5 | NA | NA |
| Hatherleigh | 17 | 9 | 170 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Tavistock South West | 29 | 3 | 371 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Tavistock North | 22 | 5 | 340 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Milton Ford | 19 | 7 | 244 | 6 | NA | NA |
| Tavistock South East | 18 | 8 | 226 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Burrator | 14 | 10 | 133 | 11 | NA | NA |
| Bere Ferrers | 12 | 11 | 113 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Buckland Monachorum | 12 | 12 | 110 | 13 | NA | NA |
| South Tawton | 2 | 18 | 62 | 14 | NA | NA |
| Tamarside | 8 | 14 | 51 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Mary Tavy | 4 | 15 | 60 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Bridestowe | 4 | 16 | 44 | 17 | NA | NA |
| Chagford | 3 | 17 | 28 | 18 | NA | NA |
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dartmoor postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |