Tiverton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tiverton’s built-up area recorded a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, 1.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly lower than the national benchmark, masks a combination of local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.9% of all incidents, a rate significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This pattern may be influenced by Tiverton’s role as a hub for both local and seasonal tourism, with its proximity to natural attractions and historic sites likely contributing to increased social interactions that occasionally escalate into conflict. Criminal damage and arson, at 17.4% of total crimes, also stood out as a major concern, with the local rate 130% above the UK average. This could be attributed to the town’s character as a mid-sized commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where property vulnerabilities may be more pronounced. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 7%, remained a persistent issue, suggesting that community cohesion efforts may need further reinforcement. Seasonal context also plays a role, as June marks the beginning of the summer season in Tiverton, a period associated with increased outdoor activity and tourism. While the overall crime rate appears stable, the distribution across categories indicates areas for targeted intervention, particularly in addressing property crime and interpersonal violence.

June 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences surging by 400% and bicycle theft doubling from zero to one incident. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect heightened summer activity in Tiverton’s recreational zones or changes in local enforcement patterns. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 78.6% compared to May, a decline that could be linked to the start of the tourist season, which often sees increased police presence in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.9% of all crimes, a rate 23% above the UK average. This discrepancy underscores Tiverton’s unique challenges, as the town’s built-up area and proximity to natural attractions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict than in more rural or industrial regions. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 7% compared to the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing initiatives may be yielding results in mitigating disruptive conduct.

Tiverton's crime rate in June 2024 dropped by 7.1% compared to May, falling from 8.7 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar mid-sized towns, where increased daylight and tourism during summer months often correlate with reduced crime rates. Locally, the daily crime count averaged six incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, is lower than the UK average for comparable areas. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Tiverton slightly below the UK average for built-up areas. This statistic, when contextualised against the town’s population of 20,726, suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though localised spikes in specific categories like criminal damage and arson remain notable. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Tiverton’s crime profile is characterised by manageable levels of risk, with the most significant changes occurring in drug-related offences and anti-social behaviour, both of which saw marked fluctuations compared to earlier in the year.