Tiverton Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For someone living in Tiverton, the crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 translates to a daily risk that feels more distant than the UK average. This figure, 30.3% below the national rate of 7.6, reflects a landscape where everyday life carries less immediate threat than in many other parts of the country. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (41.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.3%) and other theft (8.3%). These patterns align with the rhythms of a mid-sized built-up area, where public spaces and community interactions shape crime dynamics. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced the timing of incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while still a significant category, occurred at a rate 20% below the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as community cohesion or policing presence—may play a role in moderating more severe crimes. Anti-social behaviour, though common, also fell below the national average, indicating effective local initiatives or demographic characteristics that reduce disruptive activity. The lower rates of property crimes like vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and shoplifting (39% below) could reflect Tiverton’s relatively small retail footprint or lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. These figures illustrate a place where crime is present but not pervasive, with the daily risk for residents likely feeling more manageable than in areas with higher rates.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 41.3% of the total. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes account for a smaller share, highlighting a localised emphasis on interpersonal conflicts or specific vulnerabilities. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Tiverton (2.2 per 1,000) was 20% below the UK average, a difference that could reflect community engagement strategies or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of younger populations. Meanwhile, vehicle crime—typically associated with commuter areas—was 79% below the UK average, suggesting that Tiverton’s built-up character may not include the high-density parking zones that drive such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while frequent (19.3% of total crimes), also fell below the UK average by 4%, indicating effective local policing or community-led interventions. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the rate of violence and sexual offences, which, though present, remains significantly lower than the national standard, offering a tangible sense of comparative safety.

When comparing Tiverton’s March 2023 crime rate (5.3 per 1,000) to other months, the data reveals a consistent pattern of lower-than-average risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a figure that, while not negligible, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, Tiverton saw approximately 4 crimes reported each day, a pace that is slower than many comparable towns and cities. This daily figure, when contextualised against the population of 20,726, means that the likelihood of encountering crime in any given day is lower than in areas with higher rates. The monthly exposure metric—1 in 190 residents—provides a concrete way for residents to gauge their personal risk: if every resident were to experience crime at the same rate, each individual would face a roughly 0.5% chance of being directly affected over the course of a month. This is significantly lower than the UK average, which would translate to a higher probability for most areas. The comparison highlights that Tiverton’s residents, while not immune to crime, operate within a framework where the daily risk is sufficiently low to feel manageable, particularly when contrasted with the higher rates observed in many other parts of the country.