Ilfracombe Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ilfracombe’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 14.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 69.8% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, derived from 144 reported crimes across a population of 9,873, highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (36.8% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and shoplifting (11.1%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal dynamics, as July marks peak tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours that may contribute to higher levels of social interaction and associated risks. Violence and sexual offences, at 5.4 per 1,000, were 78% above the UK average, a disparity that could reflect local factors such as transient populations or concentrated social activity in the town’s core. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, surged to 3.0 per 1,000—94% above the national average—linked to the influx of visitors and the absence of school terms, which may reduce community cohesion. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 146% above the UK rate, a figure that may be explained by Ilfracombe’s status as a coastal resort with retail hubs attracting both residents and tourists. The seasonal context of July—characterized by festivals, outdoor events, and a lack of school holidays—likely amplifies these trends, though the precise mechanisms remain to be explored. While property crimes (40 incidents) constituted a smaller share of the total (27.8%) compared to violent crimes, the breakdown reveals a combination of local geography, demographics, and temporal factors that shape the area’s crime profile.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 200% (from one to three incidents) and possession of weapons doubling (from zero to one). These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that may warrant closer monitoring. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7% (from three to one incident), a drop that could reflect improved security measures or seasonal changes in property vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40% (from 50 to 30 incidents), a reduction that contrasts with the overall rise in violence and sexual offences. Shoplifting remained high, with 16 incidents—146% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national norms may be linked to Ilfracombe’s retail presence, though the exact drivers require further analysis. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 100% (from one to two incidents), a figure that is 49% below the UK average, hinting at localized factors such as parking density or enforcement priorities.

In July 2025, Ilfracombe’s crime rate rose by 2.9% compared to June’s 14.2 per 1,000, reaching 14.6 per 1,000. This places the area 69.8% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a gap that remains consistent with prior months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly five crimes per day, reflecting a persistent level of activity despite seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 69 residents, a figure that underscores the local impact of crime in a community of nearly 10,000. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, highlights the relative density of incidents within Ilfracombe’s built-up area. The population context is critical: with 144 crimes recorded, the rate translates to a level of risk that would be noticeable to residents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or tourism. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal activity—such as festivals and summer holidays—likely contributes to the sustained rate.