Ilfracombe Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ilfracombe's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, precisely matching the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This alignment with national trends suggests that the area's crime profile is neither significantly higher nor lower than the broader UK context, despite local variations in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.3% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and shoplifting (17.5%). These figures may reflect the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of tourism, retail activity, and resident populations. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and the Halloween period, could contribute to patterns such as increased anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. While violence and sexual offences were 6% below the UK average, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour were higher, with shoplifting at 94% above and anti-social behaviour at 16% above the national benchmark. This suggests that localised factors, such as the proximity to tourist attractions or the concentration of retail outlets, may drive these disparities. The balance between property crimes (30%) and violent crimes (31.3%) indicates a roughly even distribution, a pattern consistent with smaller towns where community interactions and localised issues often intersect. The month's crime picture, therefore, illustrates a combination of national trends and local dynamics, with October's seasonal rhythm likely influencing the types and frequencies of incidents reported.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from six to 14, a shift that may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in local shopping patterns. Vehicle crime also doubled, with two reported incidents compared to zero in the previous month, a spike that could be linked to increased holiday travel or changes in parking habits. Conversely, other crime and other theft categories both declined significantly, with other crime falling by 71.4% and other theft by 57.1%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic incidents or improved community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.3% of total crimes, were 6% below the UK average, a contrast to anti-social behaviour (16% above UK average) and shoplifting (94% above UK average). These disparities highlight a mix of localised challenges, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerging as key areas of concern, while violent crime remains relatively lower than the national benchmark. Residents may find the shoplifting surge particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas during October.

Ilfracombe's crime rate in October 2024 (8.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 25.3% decrease compared to the previous month's rate of 10.8 per 1,000, indicating a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a localised metric that does not directly compare to national averages but provides insight into the pace of incidents. This reduction contrasts with the UK average, which remains at 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting that Ilfracombe's crime rate is statistically aligned with national trends despite the month-on-month decline. The shift may partly explain seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the conclusion of the Halloween period, which could have influenced both perpetrator and victim behaviour. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is consistent with the UK, the local context of a coastal town with a mix of tourism and resident populations may shape these figures in ways distinct from larger urban centres.