Dartmouth Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Dartmouth's crime profile in May 2023 continues to reflect a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents—73.8% below the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.3%. These figures highlight the persistent role of interpersonal conflict and disorder in shaping local crime patterns, though the absolute numbers remain exceptionally low. Seasonal factors, including the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of May, likely contributed to the surge in anti-social behaviour and outdoor drinking-related incidents. The presence of violence and sexual offences at 0.9 per 1,000 residents—68% below the UK average—suggests that local social dynamics or community engagement efforts may be mitigating risks in this category. However, the low overall crime rate does not eliminate the need for vigilance, particularly as shoplifting, bicycle theft, and burglary each accounted for 9.1% of reported crimes. While these categories remain below the UK average, bicycle theft stands out as 150% above the national rate, potentially indicating unique local conditions such as the presence of cycling infrastructure or transient populations. The interplay between low overall rates and specific outlier categories underscores the importance of targeted awareness, particularly in areas where local crime patterns diverge from national trends.

May 2023 saw a sharp 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays, which likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and drinking. Concurrently, shoplifting and bicycle theft each rose by 100%, with both categories now matching their previous-month totals. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in retail and cycling infrastructure. Violence and sexual offences fell by 28.6%, dropping from 7 to 5 incidents. This decline may reflect the impact of recent community initiatives or seasonal factors. The area’s violent crime rate remains 68% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 55% below the national rate. However, bicycle theft stands out as an exception, being 150% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests that local conditions, such as the presence of cycling routes or transient populations, may be driving this category. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where bicycle theft has occurred, as this represents a significant local outlier compared to national trends.

Dartmouth's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000. This decline underscores a continuing trend of reduced crime activity in the area, though the pace of reduction has slowed compared to earlier months. On a daily basis, the local figure indicates an average of 0 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, reflecting the low overall crime rate. When scaled to the population of 5,307, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 482 residents. This ratio highlights that, despite the low rate, residents are not entirely insulated from crime, particularly in specific categories. The population context further illustrates that Dartmouth remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate 73.8% below the national figure. However, the monthly exposure metric serves as a reminder that even infrequent incidents can have local impacts, especially in categories like bicycle theft, which is 150% above the UK average for this area. The combination of low overall rates and specific outlier categories suggests a need for targeted awareness, particularly in areas where crime types deviate from national trends.