The total recorded crimes in Dartmoor, West Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dartmoor crime rate of 1481.48 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 May 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 May 2025 the Dartmoor has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1481.48 ranking 6th 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 | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Dartmoor) | Crimes | Rank (Dartmoor) | Crimes | Rank (Dartmoor) | |
| Exbourne | 12 | 9 | 203 | 8 | 49 | 1 |
| Drewsteignton | 30 | 3 | 432 | 1 | NA | NA |
| Okehampton South | 35 | 1 | 409 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Tavistock North | 32 | 2 | 340 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Hatherleigh | 16 | 7 | 170 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Tavistock South West | 23 | 4 | 371 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Okehampton North | 11 | 10 | 339 | 5 | NA | NA |
| Tavistock South East | 22 | 5 | 226 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Milton Ford | 9 | 12 | 244 | 6 | NA | NA |
| Burrator | 13 | 8 | 133 | 11 | NA | NA |
| Bere Ferrers | 10 | 11 | 113 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Buckland Monachorum | 7 | 14 | 110 | 13 | NA | NA |
| Tamarside | 7 | 13 | 51 | 16 | NA | NA |
| South Tawton | 1 | 18 | 62 | 14 | NA | NA |
| Mary Tavy | 3 | 15 | 60 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Bridestowe | 2 | 16 | 44 | 17 | NA | NA |
| Chagford | 1 | 17 | 28 | 18 | NA | NA |
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).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dartmoor postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |