Tiverton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tiverton's crime rate in February 2025 reached 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.8% above the UK average of 6.7. This marks a significant upward trend, with violent crimes dominating the landscape at 40% of all recorded incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.6 per 1,000, were 53% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour incidents rose to 2.0 per 1,000 — 106% above the national benchmark. These figures highlight a shift in crime patterns, with property crimes accounting for just 30% of total incidents compared to 60% in previous years. The winter season may partly explain this shift, as lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull periods can concentrate social interactions in indoor spaces, potentially increasing opportunities for violent and anti-social behaviour. Tiverton's built-up area within Mid Devon, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to this trend, with retail and community hubs serving as focal points for such incidents. The data also shows a seasonal dip in outdoor-related crimes, consistent with February's colder temperatures and reduced daylight hours, though this is offset by a sharp rise in violent crime that deserves closer attention from residents and local authorities.

February 2025 saw a 150% increase in burglary incidents, rising from 2 to 5 cases — the most significant jump among all crime categories. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability in residential areas during winter months when outdoor activity decreases. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled, with four incidents reported compared to two in January, suggesting a potential shift in local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour remained a pressing concern, with 41 incidents — 106% above the UK average — concentrated in areas with high foot traffic and community gatherings. Shoplifting rates in Tiverton fell 3% below the UK average, with 13 incidents recorded, potentially due to increased security measures in retail outlets during the winter season. The month also saw a 25% decline in public order offences, with 6 incidents compared to 8 in January, though this decrease may be temporary as spring approaches. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing spikes in violent and property crimes, particularly as the data reveals a stark contrast between Tiverton's performance and the UK average for several categories.

Tiverton's crime rate in February 2025 (8.9 per 1,000) represents an 18.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while seemingly modest, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 112 residents. This rate is higher than the UK average, which stands at 6.7 per 1,000. When contextualised against Tiverton's population of 20,726, the 185 recorded crimes mean that nearly 1 in 112 residents faced a crime during the month — a figure that, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, highlights the need for vigilance in areas with concentrated crime patterns. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a marked acceleration in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40% of all incidents — a proportion significantly higher than in other months. This suggests that the local environment, possibly influenced by seasonal factors and community dynamics, may be creating conditions conducive to such crimes. Residents are advised to remain aware of these trends, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and burglary have shown sharp increases.