Tiverton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tiverton's crime profile in May 2024 revealed a combination of seasonal trends and localised patterns. The overall crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 3.6% above the UK average, a marginal but statistically significant deviation. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 that was 16% higher than the UK average. This spike in violent crime coincided with May's longer evenings and increased socialising, a pattern consistent with other built-up areas in the South West. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 23.3% of total crimes at a rate of 2.0 per 1,000, 38% above the UK average. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing community behaviour, possibly linked to Tiverton's status as a commuter hub with transient populations. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the data also showed notable reductions in certain categories, such as burglary and vehicle crime, which were 68% and 79% below UK averages respectively. These lower rates may reflect the area's rural character, with fewer high-density housing developments and a more dispersed population that could deter certain types of crime. The contrast between rising violent offences and falling property crimes highlights a shift in the crime mix, influenced by changing social dynamics or policing priorities. While the overall rate remains within a manageable range, the specific areas of concern—particularly violent and anti-social crimes—require targeted interventions that address both immediate incidents and underlying factors.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 52.6% drop in public order offences, which fell from 19 to 9. The violent crime category, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, remained 16% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, was 38% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in community management. Burglary rates fell by 50% compared to April, with incidents dropping from 6 to 3, suggesting potential improvements in security measures or seasonal factors reducing break-ins. The increase in drug-related crimes, doubling from 0 to 1, and robbery incidents, also doubling from 0 to 2, raises questions about localised patterns that require further attention.

Tiverton's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, an 8.2% decrease from April's 9.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend, as May typically sees reduced outdoor activity compared to peak summer months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 115 residents, a ratio that places Tiverton within the UK's average range for comparable built-up areas. This monthly exposure metric highlights the relatively low frequency of crimes in relation to the population. above UK average rate suggests some localised factors may be influencing crime patterns. The population context further illustrates that while Tiverton's rate is slightly elevated nationally, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within the town's size.