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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tavistock South West crime rate of 6.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Tavistock South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Way with total crimes: 4
  • Canons Way with total crimes: 3
  • West Devon Business Park 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 May 2025 the Tavistock South West has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tavistock South West)CrimesRank (Tavistock South West)CrimesRank (Tavistock South West)
Exbourne12 9203 849 1
Drewsteignton30 3432 1NA NA
Okehampton South35 1409 23 2
Tavistock North32 2340 4NA NA
Hatherleigh16 7170 92 3
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

Tavistock South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 20248
July 202414
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Tavistock South West in May 2025

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

1. Trinity Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Canons Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. West Devon Business Park (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Callington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dipper Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Buzzard Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Anderton Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Canons Gate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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