Dartmouth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 171 residents in Dartmouth, one crime was reported in June 2025, a monthly exposure rate that places the area 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This low rate, despite the area's coastal location and the start of summer tourism, suggests that local characteristics—such as community engagement and limited urban density—may contribute to its relative safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.8%) and 'other crime' (9.7%). These figures align with Dartmouth's identity as a small, historic coastal town, where public order issues may arise from transient visitors or local disputes. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the onset of tourism, likely influences patterns: for instance, anti-social behaviour may increase in areas frequented by visitors, while the drop in violent crime could reflect more outdoor activity dispersing potential conflicts. However, the sharp rise in 'other crime'—275% above the UK average—raises questions about unclassified incidents or underreported issues, warranting further analysis of local policing priorities.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson tripling from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% increase. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in 'other crime' (from 1 to 3), highlights emerging risks in the area. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 25%, dropping from 16 to 12 cases, a trend consistent with the start of summer when outdoor activity may disperse crowds. Anti-social behaviour remained steady at 8 incidents, slightly above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. 'other crime' in Dartmouth was 275% higher than the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a category that may encompass unclassified incidents or localised issues. These changes suggest a dynamic crime profile where seasonal factors and unreported incidents may influence trends.

Dartmouth's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% increase from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000. This places the area 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting Dartmouth's relatively low crime profile compared to national standards. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in June, a figure that may seem modest but highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this coastal community. When scaled to Dartmouth's population of 5,307, the 31 total crimes reported in June represent a manageable proportion of daily life, though the slight upward trend from May suggests ongoing attention to local patterns is warranted.