Tiverton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tiverton's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a striking anomaly: a 100% increase in vehicle crime and bicycle theft, both of which were previously unrecorded in the area. This unexpected rise, coupled with a sharp jump in shoplifting, challenges assumptions about the built-up area's usual crime patterns. The overall crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents places Tiverton 17.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area's distinct profile. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 40.6% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—38% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, at 2.1 per 1,000, or 48% above the UK average. These figures may reflect the influence of May's seasonal context, with longer evenings and bank holidays potentially driving increased outdoor activity and socialising. The spike in vehicle crime, however, lacks an immediate explanation, though it could be linked to changes in local traffic patterns or the timing of events. Criminal damage and arson also rose, though at a more moderate pace, while property crimes as a whole remain below the violence category. The area's built-up core, combined with its rural surroundings, likely contributes to a mixed picture of crime, where high-profile violent incidents coexist with more sporadic property-related offences.

Vehicle crime and bicycle theft both saw a 100% increase in May 2025, rising from zero to three and one incident respectively. This unexpected surge may partly explain the broader rise in the area's overall crime rate. Shoplifting also increased sharply, climbing from eight to 15 incidents—a jump of 87.5%. In contrast, robbery rates fell by 33.3%, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both decreased by 15.4%. The area's violent crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 is 38% above the UK average, a significant disparity that highlights the need for targeted policing in this category. For residents, the 1-in-105 monthly exposure figure offers a tangible way to contextualise the frequency of crime in their local environment. The mix of property and violent crimes suggests a combination of factors, including the impact of seasonal transitions on public spaces.

Tiverton's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000, a 9.4% increase from 8.7 per 1,000 in April. This places the area 17.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded an average of six crimes per day, reflecting a steady pace of activity over the 31-day period. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in a community of 20,726. This rate, while higher than the UK average, is not uncommon for a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The increase from April may partly reflect seasonal shifts, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, a direct link to specific events or interventions in the area.