Crime Rate in Dartmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dartmoor

The total recorded crimes in Dartmoor, West Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dartmoor crime rate of 1296.30 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dartmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tor Royal Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Blackabrook Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Two Bridges Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dartmoor?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Dartmoor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dartmoor has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1296.30 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Devon)CrimesRank (West Devon)CrimesRank (West Devon)
Exbourne11 9203 849 1
Drewsteignton48 1432 1NA NA
Okehampton South35 2409 23 2
Hatherleigh17 7170 92 3
Tavistock South West22 4371 31 4
Okehampton North30 3339 5NA NA
Tavistock North19 5340 4NA NA
Milton Ford18 6244 6NA NA
Tavistock South East11 11226 7NA NA
Burrator11 10133 11NA NA
Bere Ferrers4 16113 12NA NA
Buckland Monachorum10 12110 13NA NA
South Tawton7 1362 14NA NA
Tamarside7 1451 16NA NA
Mary Tavy1 1860 15NA NA
Bridestowe5 1544 17NA NA
Chagford2 1728 18NA NA

Dartmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dartmoor in March 2025

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

1. Tor Royal Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
2. Blackabrook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Two Bridges Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Ivybridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Burrator Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Silver Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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