Dartmouth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dartmouth’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 59.3% of all reported incidents, a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 that is 6% above the UK average for this category. The presence of anti-social behaviour, which contributed 25.9% of all crimes, highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining public order. This category’s 133.3% month-on-month increase, while still below the UK average, suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during May’s bank holidays. The area’s low property crime rate—only 2 incidents, or 0.4 per 1,000—contrasts sharply with the UK average, a trend consistent with Dartmouth’s built-up, possibly coastal, character, where property-related crimes are less common. The overall crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of local demographics, seasonal activity, and the area’s relatively small population. While the overall rate remains low, the surge in violent and anti-social incidents warrants attention, particularly as these trends may indicate emerging challenges in community safety. The data also reveals a significant disparity in the types of crimes reported, with violent offences far outpacing property crimes, a pattern that may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics and the presence of transient populations during peak tourist seasons.

May 2025 saw a 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from three to seven. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, underscores a shift in the crime profile of the area. The emergence of new cases involving possession of weapons (+100%) and robbery (+100%) marks a notable deviation from previous months, introducing risks previously absent. Violent crimes, which accounted for 59.3% of all reported incidents, remain 6% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a figure that highlights Dartmouth’s unique position in the national crime profile. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, from five to one, a decline consistent with seasonal patterns in the area. Residents should be aware that the rise in anti-social behaviour, coupled with the introduction of weapon-related offences, may partly explain the increased focus on public order in local policing efforts. These changes suggest that while the overall crime rate is down, specific categories warrant heightened awareness.

Dartmouth's crime rate in May 2025 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 22.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the overall rate remains 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that reflects the relatively low volume of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 197 residents, a statistic that underscores the low frequency of criminal activity in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher rates in densely populated regions. The population context further highlights Dartmouth’s unique position: with 5,307 residents, the area’s small size contributes to a more manageable crime environment, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour—require closer monitoring. The drop in the overall rate contrasts with the recent surge in violent crimes, indicating a combination of different crime types that warrants further analysis.