Crime Rate in Tavistock South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tavistock South West

The total recorded crimes in Tavistock South West, West Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tavistock South West crime rate of 8.62 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 Tavistock South West, encompassing approximately 3,363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Tavistock South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Callington Road with total crimes: 4
  • Staple Tor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cramber Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Tavistock South West?

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

  • Relative to West Devon:

    • In 2024, Tavistock South West reported a higher crime volume than the West Devon average, with 371 crimes compared to 194. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tavistock South West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the West Devon.

    • In 2023, Tavistock South West 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, Tavistock South West recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other areas in the West Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Devon, Tavistock South West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Tavistock South West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tavistock South West has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 8.62 ranking 3th out of 17 in the West Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Tavistock South West crimes were 371. The crime rate of Tavistock South West in 2024 was 110.32 (year) or 9.19 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tavistock South West were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.30 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tavistock South West)CrimesRank (Tavistock South West)CrimesRank (Tavistock South West)
Exbourne21 6203 849 1
Drewsteignton24 4432 1NA NA
Okehampton South44 1409 23 2
Okehampton North40 2339 5NA NA
Hatherleigh17 9170 92 3
Tavistock North22 5340 4NA NA
Dartmoor10 13158 101 5
Milton Ford19 7244 6NA NA
Tavistock South East18 8226 7NA NA
Burrator14 10133 11NA NA
Bere Ferrers12 11113 12NA NA
Buckland Monachorum12 12110 13NA NA
South Tawton2 1862 14NA NA
Tamarside8 1451 16NA NA
Mary Tavy4 1560 15NA NA
Bridestowe4 1644 17NA NA
Chagford3 1728 18NA NA

Tavistock South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 20257
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Tavistock South West in July 2025

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

1. Callington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Staple Tor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cramber Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Skylark Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Canons Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Callington Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Woodpecker Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Goldfinch Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Anderton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mulberry Grove (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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