Tiverton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Tiverton's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for nearly half (49.6%) of all reported crimes. This category alone registered 65 incidents, or 3.1 per 1,000 residents — 17% above the UK average for the same category. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placed Tiverton 18.2% below the national average, a gap that reflects the area's unique mix of rural and urban characteristics. With 20,726 residents, the built-up area's crime profile is shaped by its status as a market town within Mid Devon, where commercial activity and community dynamics intersect. Seasonal factors may have played a role in the crime mix: the 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson to 9 cases could be linked to Halloween-related policing efforts or the generally lower incidence of such crimes during October. While property crimes (33 total) remained a concern, they were significantly outpaced by violent crime, which may be influenced by Tiverton's population structure — likely including a mix of long-term residents and seasonal visitors. The area's crime rate, though lower than the UK average, highlights the persistent challenge of addressing violent crime in a relatively small community where social interactions are frequent and concentrated.

Burglary incidents in Tiverton surged by 100% month-on-month, rising from 4 to 8 cases. This increase, though still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during October. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled from 0 to 3 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These increases occurred alongside a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 27 to 9 cases — a decline consistent with the Halloween period, when such crimes might be less likely due to focused policing or seasonal deterrents. The town's violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) remains 17% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Tiverton's demographics or local social interactions. Residents might find the 84% reduction in shoplifting — from 7 to 3 cases — particularly notable, as this aligns with the quieter retail environment during October.

Tiverton's crime rate in October 2025 fell 14.4% compared to September's 7.4 per 1,000 residents, marking the lowest monthly figure since at least 2020. Daily crime activity averaged 4 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crime in the built-up area. The monthly exposure rate of 1-in-158 residents experiencing a crime highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average, though this metric must be interpreted with care as it aggregates all crimes across the population. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the mix of crimes shows distinct local patterns — for instance, violence and sexual offences in Tiverton are 17% above the national average, suggesting a unique social dynamic that contrasts with other areas. This comparison underscores how local factors, such as Tiverton's status as a market town with a mix of rural and urban elements, shape crime profiles differently than larger cities or coastal resorts.