Crime in Okehampton South, West Devon
Comprehensive safety analysis for Okehampton South, localized within West Devon.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near School Way Map | Shoplifting: 4Burglary: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Fore Street Map | Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 4 |
| On or near West Street Map | Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Market Street Map | Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Simmons Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Jacob'S Pool Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Church Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Tavistock Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Anti Social Behaviour
We intend to act proportionately but robustly to support communities affected by anti social behaviour. We achieve this working in partnership with our safer communities partnership, social housing providers and local authority.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We continue to see a reduction in ASB across West Devon following our robust approach to any reports.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Drugs
We aim to deal swiftly and robustly to drug related activity reported within our neighbourhoods. To achieve this we require the support of our residents by reporting any concerns or suspicious activity to us.
Reports can be made at Report | Devon & Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk)
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We continue to drive warrants to keep our communities safe.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Road Safety
We work within the communities to improve road safety by pursuing offenders and by taking preventative measures with our local partners to reduce casualties on West Devon's road networks.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We target drink/drug-drivers and continue to work with partners to reduce the risk on our roads.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Rural Crime and engagement
With West Devon having such a large Rural geographic area. This priority will enable us to show our activity in this area alongside our Rural Affairs Colleagues.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We regularly attend community events and lean on rural affairs to raise awareness to keep dogs under control.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Engagement Events
RAF Harrowbeer 1940s weekend
other9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Yelverton, Yelverton
Goose Fair
other5:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Tavistock, Tavistock
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