Dartmouth Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dartmouth's June 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 47.6% below the UK average, a significant margin that underscores the town's generally safer environment compared to national trends. This figure, when contextualised per capita, suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime for an average resident is considerably lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.2 per 1,000. The most common type of crime reported in June was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 43.5% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (21.7%) and other theft (8.7%). These patterns may reflect the town's built-up area characteristics and the influence of seasonal factors, such as the start of summer, which may contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the beginning of the tourist season, may partly explain the distribution of crime types, as outdoor activity and visitor influxes can influence the frequency of certain offences. However, the overall crime rate remains relatively low, suggesting that local conditions—whether through community engagement, policing strategies, or the town's geographical and economic profile—contribute to a crime picture that is distinct from the broader UK context.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' compared to May, reflecting a shift in the crime mix that may indicate evolving patterns in local activity. This category's rise, while modest in absolute terms, contrasts with steep declines in violence and sexual offences (-77.3%) and public order offences (-83.3%), which may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased daylight and the start of tourist season. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, at 1.9 per 1,000, a rate 36% above the UK average for this category. This discrepancy highlights a localised challenge that may be influenced by Dartmouth's built-up area characteristics and the density of its population. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Dartmouth are 67% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the town's smaller size and the potential for more community-focused policing strategies to deter such incidents.

Dartmouth's June 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a sharp decline from the previous month's rate of 10.0, a 56.7% reduction. This drop aligns with the seasonal rhythm of the area, where the start of summer and the onset of tourist activity may contribute to lower crime rates during daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in June, a figure that translates to a manageable level of risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 231 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against Dartmouth's population of 5,307, suggests that the community's overall safety profile is distinct from the broader UK context, where crime rates are higher. The shift in crime mix between May and June, particularly the steep decline in violence and sexual offences, may reflect the influence of seasonal transitions and local events that draw attention away from areas typically associated with higher-risk activities.