North Devon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Devon's overall crime rate in June 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer local authority districts in England and Wales. The breakdown reveals a distinct pattern in criminal activity, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43% of all reported crimes (307 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.6%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These figures align with North Devon's character as a predominantly rural and coastal area, where seasonal patterns and community dynamics may influence crime trends. The summer months typically see increased tourism in coastal regions, which could contribute to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Conversely, the area's lower property crime rates—particularly shoplifting (21% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (73% below)—suggest effective local policing or community initiatives that may deter such offences. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the start of the tourist season, may also explain the relatively low levels of burglary and theft from the person. Overall, North Devon's crime profile reflects a balance between the challenges of managing seasonal visitor activity and the advantages of a low-density, community-oriented environment.

June 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in vehicle crime compared to May, with the number of incidents rising from 6 to 10. This sharp rise may be linked to the start of the summer tourist season, which typically brings more vehicles to the area. Meanwhile, drug-related offences increased by 60% (10 to 16), a trend that could reflect broader regional patterns or local enforcement shifts. In contrast, robbery incidents fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), suggesting possible improvements in community safety measures or successful police interventions. The data also reveals a notable disparity between North Devon and the UK average: violence and sexual offences in the area are 5% above the national rate (3.0 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while shoplifting is 21% below (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the area's unique challenges and successes in crime prevention. Residents may find the 41.5% drop in shoplifting (from 82 to 48) particularly significant, as it could indicate effective retail security measures or reduced opportunities for theft in local stores. The increase in burglary (31.6%) is a more modest but still concerning trend, requiring further analysis to identify contributing factors.

North Devon's crime rate in June 2025 (7.1 per 1,000) represents a 2.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day in June, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally lower when considering the district's population of 101,222 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban areas but comparable to other rural districts. This statistic provides a useful benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime is not absent, it is relatively infrequent in the context of the local population. The slight month-on-month increase in the overall crime rate may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the influx of summer visitors to coastal areas, which can temporarily disrupt local crime patterns. However, the continued gap between North Devon's rate and the UK average suggests that the area maintains a distinct advantage in crime prevention compared to more densely populated regions. This comparative context underscores the importance of maintaining current policing strategies while remaining vigilant to emerging trends that could shift the balance.