Crime Rate in Okehampton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Okehampton South

The total recorded crimes in Okehampton South, West Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Okehampton South crime rate of 9.67 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 Okehampton South, encompassing approximately 3,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Okehampton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 9
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 6
  • Courtenay Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Okehampton South?

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

  • Relative to West Devon:

    • In 2024, Okehampton South reported a higher crime volume than the West Devon average, with 409 crimes compared to 194. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Okehampton South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the West Devon.

    • In 2023, Okehampton South had fewer crimes than the West Devon average, with 3 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Okehampton South witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other areas in the West Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Okehampton South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Okehampton South has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 9.67 ranking 1th out of 17 in the West Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Okehampton South crimes were 409. The crime rate of Okehampton South in 2024 was 112.95 (year) or 9.41 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Okehampton South were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.83 (year) or 0.07 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Devon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Okehampton South)CrimesRank (Okehampton South)CrimesRank (Okehampton South)
Exbourne12 9203 849 1
Drewsteignton30 3432 1NA NA
Tavistock North32 2340 4NA NA
Hatherleigh16 7170 92 3
Tavistock South West23 4371 31 4
Dartmoor16 6158 101 5
Okehampton North11 10339 5NA NA
Tavistock South East22 5226 7NA NA
Milton Ford9 12244 6NA NA
Burrator13 8133 11NA NA
Bere Ferrers10 11113 12NA NA
Buckland Monachorum7 14110 13NA NA
Tamarside7 1351 16NA NA
South Tawton1 1862 14NA NA
Mary Tavy3 1560 15NA NA
Bridestowe2 1644 17NA NA
Chagford1 1728 18NA NA

Okehampton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 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 (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
August 202418
July 202422
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20256
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Okehampton South in May 2025

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

1. West Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fore Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Courtenay Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St James Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Oaklands Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Okehampton (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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