East Devon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Devon's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes over property offences, a pattern that diverges from the UK average. With 255 reported cases of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 47.4% of all crimes—this category far outpaces property crimes, which totaled 142 incidents. This imbalance may reflect the area's social and geographic characteristics, as East Devon's mix of coastal and rural communities could foster higher interpersonal interactions in public spaces. The UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, meaning East Devon's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 32% lower. Anti-social behaviour, at 13.8% of total crimes, also remains 48% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management or lower incidence of disruptive conduct. Criminal damage and arson, though smaller in scale, are 58% below the UK average, linked to the area's lower population density. February's seasonal context—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may contribute to these patterns, as lower foot traffic in rural areas could reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistent gap between East Devon's rates and the UK average indicates broader systemic factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, that may be influencing this unique crime mix.

February 2025 saw a 52.2% increase in shoplifting, rising from 23 to 35 incidents. This surge, though still 68% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggests shifting patterns in retail crime. Meanwhile, theft from the person plummeted by 85.7%, falling from seven to one incident—a stark contrast that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The violent crime category, accounting for 47.4% of all crimes, remained 32% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This dominance of violent offences over property crimes diverges from national trends, where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. Vehicle crime fell 73% below the UK average, a statistic that could be attributed to East Devon's rural character, where vehicle-related crimes are less common than in urban centres. These shifts highlight the area's unique crime dynamics, with some categories moving sharply while others remain consistently below national benchmarks.

East Devon's crime rate for February 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.8% decrease from the previous month's 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal lull in February, a month characterised by reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported across the 28 days of February, translating to a local figure of roughly one reported crime for every 294 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, East Devon's overall rate remains significantly lower, but the daily crime count offers a tangible perspective for residents. The population-scaled context reveals that the area's crime profile is less frequent than the national average, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp drop in theft from the person—suggest localized dynamics at play. This data underscores the importance of viewing crime statistics through both a national and community-specific lens, highlighting how East Devon's unique characteristics contribute to its distinct crime picture.