Mid Devon Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 84,993, Mid Devon recorded 184 crimes in May 2023—a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 72.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring a consistently low-crime environment. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (39.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (33.2%) and criminal damage and arson (7.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where property crimes are relatively rare compared to more densely populated regions. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour, as increased socialising in public spaces could contribute to higher reports of disorder. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remain well below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting effective community policing or lower risk factors in the area. The low rate of shoplifting (0.0 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforces the notion of a relatively safe environment, though the 100% increase in bicycle theft highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns. Overall, the data illustrates a district where crime is infrequent and largely confined to specific categories, with broader systemic factors likely contributing to this sustained safety profile.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one incident reported compared to none in April. Anti-social behaviour rose by 17.3%, from 52 to 61 incidents, potentially linked to May's bank holidays and extended evenings. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 70% (10 to 3) and criminal damage and arson dropped by 53.6% (28 to 13), suggesting seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category at 39.1% of total crimes, but this rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 68% below the UK average. The local rate for anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is also 47% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent trend of lower-than-average disorder incidents in Mid Devon.

Mid Devon's crime rate in May 2023 dropped to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 26.8% decrease from April's 3.0 per 1,000. This represents a significant shift, with the local rate now 72.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported across the 31 days, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with the area's overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 462 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of crime in this district. When scaled to the population of 84,993, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though localised spikes in specific categories remain areas for attention.