Tiverton Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Tiverton's crime profile in December 2023, accounting for 46.6% of all reported crimes. At 3.3 per 1,000 residents, this category was 26% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, marking a stark outlier in the area's overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 — 1.4% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.6% of total crimes at 1.3 per 1,000, a 40% gap above the UK's 0.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of December — with its long evenings, Christmas shopping activity and empty homes over the holidays — likely influenced patterns, though the town's relatively low overall rate suggests community resilience. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.9 per 1,000, were 61% above the UK average, potentially reflecting seasonal vandalism or targeted property crime. While property crimes (43 total) were less prevalent than violent crimes (69 total), the area's mix of retail spaces and residential zones may contribute to the balance. The data underscores that Tiverton's crime profile, while generally aligned with UK trends, exhibits distinct spikes in violent and anti-social incidents that warrant closer examination against local factors.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in three specific categories: 'other crime' (up 100% from 2 to 4 incidents), drugs-related offences (up 100% from 0 to 1), and theft from the person (up 100% from 0 to 1). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, may reflect targeted activity or seasonal shifts, particularly as Christmas shopping and holiday celebrations create opportunities for opportunistic crime. Conversely, possession of weapons fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly due to increased police presence or community awareness campaigns. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 10.3% (29 to 26), a trend that could be linked to local initiatives during the festive period. Burglary and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages — burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (43% below the UK's 0.3) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (78% below the UK's 0.5). For residents, the 100% increase in 'other crime' may prompt questions about local enforcement priorities or unaddressed issues, though the limited numbers suggest further investigation is needed to identify patterns.

Tiverton's crime rate rose 24.4% from 5.7 per 1,000 in November 2023 to 7.1 per 1,000 in December, a significant jump despite the overall rate remaining slightly below the UK average. This increase translates to roughly 5 crimes per day — a local figure that provides context for residents living in an area of 20,726 people. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 140 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, reflects the seasonal spike in violent and anti-social incidents. Comparing this to the UK's broader trends, Tiverton's violent crime rate is elevated, but property crime remains firmly below national levels. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area is not a high-crime region, the concentration of violent incidents in a relatively small population may feel more pronounced to local residents. This contrast between national and local trends highlights the importance of contextualising crime statistics against Tiverton's specific character as a mid-sized built-up area within a rural county.