Mid Devon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 saw a sharp and unexpected surge in possession of weapons, theft from the person, and bicycle theft in Mid Devon, all of which had previously been negligible or non-existent. These increases—doubling in some cases—stand out against a broader backdrop of stability in the area’s overall crime rate. With a total of 465 crimes reported, Mid Devon’s crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy is partly explained by the area’s character: a largely rural district with a mix of coastal and inland communities, where tourism begins to ramp up in June. While violent crimes (198 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (92 incidents) dominate the crime profile, their rates remain lower than UK averages—violence and sexual offences are 20% below, and anti-social behaviour is 23% below. Seasonal factors may play a role, as the start of summer typically brings increased foot traffic to local amenities and open spaces, yet the area’s overall low crime rate suggests a strong community presence and effective local policing. Criminal damage and arson (47 incidents) and shoplifting (37 incidents) also contribute to the total, though both categories remain well below UK averages. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes or vehicle-related offences further reinforces the idea that Mid Devon’s crime picture is shaped by its rural context, where opportunities for certain types of crime may be limited compared to more densely populated regions.

The most striking shift in June 2025 was the doubling of three specific crime categories: possession of weapons (from 1 to 3 incidents), theft from the person (from 0 to 3 incidents), and bicycle theft (from 1 to 2 incidents). These jumps—particularly in categories previously absent or minimal—suggest either a sudden change in local dynamics or a potential underreporting in prior months. In contrast, other categories showed marked declines, other theft (down 58.5%) and public order offences (down 54.8%), which may reflect seasonal transitions as communities shift from the quieter pre-summer period to more active summer routines. Violent crimes, though remaining the most frequent category (accounting for 42.6% of all incidents), were still 20% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Mid Devon’s historical performance. Anti-social behaviour also remained 23% below the UK average, despite the area’s seasonal influx of visitors. However, the sharp rise in weapon possession raises questions about whether this reflects a genuine increase in incidents or a change in reporting practices, as the category was previously unrecorded. Residents may find the 37% UK-wide deficit in shoplifting rates particularly relevant, as this category is often linked to retail environments in towns and villages.

Mid Devon’s crime rate in June 2025 remained unchanged from the previous month, maintaining a stable rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This consistency contrasts with the UK-wide average, which is significantly higher at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 16 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextually low when scaled to Mid Devon’s population of 84,993. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban areas but aligns with the expectations for a rural district. When compared to the UK average, the area’s crime profile is shaped by several factors: its rural nature limits opportunities for certain crimes like vehicle theft and burglary, which are 73% and 29% below UK averages, respectively. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the sharp increases in weapon possession and theft from the person, these categories remain statistically rare. For instance, the 3 incidents of theft from the person in June equate to a rate of 0.0 per 1,000, still 100% below the UK average. This suggests that while specific incidents may draw attention, the broader crime picture for Mid Devon continues to reflect a safer environment relative to the national context, even as isolated shifts warrant scrutiny.