Ottery St Mary Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ottery St Mary maintained a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, placing it 50.6% below the UK average. The area's safety profile is reinforced by consistently low violent crime rates, with violence and sexual offences at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—54% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences accounted for 52.1% of all crimes, reflecting the influence of local dynamics such as the start of the academic term. The seasonal context of September, marked by back-to-school activity and the return of university students, likely contributes to the mix of crime types observed. While the overall rate remains stable, the breakdown shows a shift in crime patterns, with property crimes now comprising 30% of incidents compared to 40% in previous months. This shift may be linked to reduced retail activity as shops close for evening hours. The area's low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) contrasts with higher national averages, suggesting effective local measures or the absence of high-risk areas. These figures reinforce Ottery St Mary's position as one of the safest communities in the UK, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants continued monitoring.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+400%), criminal damage and arson (+200%), and burglary (+100%) compared to August. These rises contrast with a 41.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which remained 54% below the UK average. The drop in violent crime may partly reflect seasonal patterns as university freshers return, potentially reducing late-night activity in some areas. Anti-social behaviour's dramatic increase aligns with the start of the academic term, though local initiatives to address noise complaints have not been reported. Other theft fell by 33.3%, a decline consistent with reduced retail activity as shops close for evening hours. The breakdown also shows Ottery St Mary's violent crime rate is 54% below the UK average, highlighting the area's continued safety despite the upward trend in certain categories.

The crime rate in Ottery St Mary rose by 4.4% from 3.6 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2024.6% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 264 residents over the course of the month. While the rate has increased slightly from August, it still places Ottery St Mary among the safest areas in the UK, with property and violent crime rates both significantly lower than national averages. The monthly exposure figure highlights that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage suggests targeted local factors may be at play. The population context reinforces that even with the increase, the area's overall safety profile remains strong relative to national benchmarks.