Mid Devon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Mid Devon during September 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. With an overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 32.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This suggests a community with relatively low levels of criminal activity compared to the national context. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, which made up 44% of all recorded crimes. This is higher than property crimes, which accounted for 29% of the total (125 out of 423 crimes). The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, but Mid Devon’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 15% below that, indicating a lower prevalence of these crimes than expected for a district of its size. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.7% of all crimes, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—40% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This suggests that while interpersonal conflicts are present, they are less frequent than in other parts of the country. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: as September marks the return to school and university term time, increased social activity in town centres and community hubs could have contributed to both higher violent incidents and lower property crimes. The drop in property crime compared to violent crime may also reflect the area’s character, where community policing and local engagement initiatives are likely to deter theft and burglary more effectively than in more densely populated urban centres. However, the relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson—0.7 per 1,000, 32% above the UK average—hints at underlying issues such as vandalism in public spaces or disputes over land use that require further attention.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with several categories experiencing significant changes compared to August. Theft from the person rose sharply by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents), suggesting an increase in opportunistic crimes such as pickpocketing, possibly linked to the influx of students and tourists during the freshers’ period. Vehicle crime also increased by 80% (from 5 to 9), which may be attributed to the return of university students and increased traffic in residential areas. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a decline that could be associated with the start of the academic year, as students may have secured their bikes more effectively or used alternative transport. The mix of crime types continued to reflect a predominance of violent and social disorder incidents over property crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 44% of all crimes, while property crimes constituted 29%. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes typically make up a larger share, highlights the unique dynamics of Mid Devon. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly below the UK average—by 40% and 44%, respectively—which may indicate effective local initiatives to manage community tensions or a generally lower incidence of disruptive behaviour. These findings underscore the importance of maintaining targeted interventions to address the specific challenges identified in the data, such as the need to prevent theft from the person during high-traffic periods.

The crime rate in Mid Devon during September 2025 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with the seasonal transition into autumn, when outdoor activity tends to diminish and community-focused initiatives may have a greater impact. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day, which translates to a localised monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 201 residents. This figure, while not alarming, provides context for residents to understand the frequency of incidents in relation to the population size. When compared to the UK average, Mid Devon’s overall crime rate remains lower, with the 32.4% gap highlighting the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies or the area’s inherent characteristics, such as its rural-urban mix and community engagement efforts. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 84,993 residents, the 423 total crimes recorded represent a manageable proportion of the population, though targeted attention to specific categories like vehicle crime and theft from the person is necessary to address emerging trends. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a broader pattern of fluctuation, suggesting that crime levels in Mid Devon are influenced by both local initiatives and broader seasonal factors, such as the return to structured routines after the summer period.