Dartmouth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dartmouth’s November 2024 crime profile reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crimes, with property-related offences making up 57.1% of the total (12 out of 21 crimes) and violent crimes accounting for 28.6% (6 out of 21). This mix suggests a local environment where retail and commercial activity may play a significant role in shaping crime patterns, particularly given the sharp increase in shoplifting—8 incidents in November, compared to zero in October. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places Dartmouth 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may be partly explained by the area’s smaller population and coastal character, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors, such as the darkening evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely contributed to the spike in shoplifting and other retail-focused offences. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of violence and sexual offences—1.1 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000—may reflect the area’s community-focused nature and lower population density, though this is consistent with broader trends in rural and coastal regions. The data also highlights a surprising rise in drug-related incidents, with two cases reported in November, a 100% increase from the previous month, suggesting potential shifts in local patterns that warrant further observation.

November 2024 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, drugs, and bicycle theft compared to the previous month, with shoplifting alone accounting for 38.1% of all crimes. This surge aligns with seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping and the darker evenings typical of late November. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both declined sharply—by 85.7% and 50.0% respectively—suggesting a possible reduction in incidents linked to public gatherings or seasonal events. Shoplifting in Dartmouth exceeded the UK average by 117%, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, while violence and sexual offences remained 57% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000. These contrasting trends illustrate the area’s unique crime profile, where retail-focused offences dominate despite overall lower crime rates compared to national figures.

Dartmouth's November 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 31.6% increase from the previous month’s 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 5,307, this translates to one crime occurring for every 253 residents over the course of the month—a rate that underscores the area’s comparative safety relative to the UK average. This monthly exposure is particularly notable given Dartmouth’s status as a tourist destination, where transient populations may influence crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective also highlights how even small numbers of incidents can feel significant in a close-knit community, though the data suggests a consistent trend of lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks.