Dartmouth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dartmouth's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 39% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relative safety, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16%) and criminal damage and arson (16%). The low overall rate is consistent with Dartmouth's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where the seasonal shift to darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced patterns. The drop in violent crime compared to the UK average could reflect the area's smaller population and lower density of nightlife venues, though the 100% increase in burglary compared to the national rate suggests potential vulnerabilities in property security. The crime mix also highlights a 37% deficit in anti-social behaviour relative to the UK average, linked to the town's community-focused policing and the absence of large urban centres that often drive such incidents. Seasonal factors, including the clock change and Halloween, may have contributed to fluctuations in specific categories, though the overall trend remains one of sustained safety relative to the national context.

October saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents) and burglary doubling from zero to 3 cases. These increases contrast with sharp declines in other theft (-71.4%) and shoplifting (-50%), which may reflect seasonal changes such as Halloween-related activity or reduced retail footfall. The breakdown of crimes reveals that Dartmouth's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 36% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 37% below national levels. However, burglary stands out as an exception, with a rate 100% above the UK average (0.6 vs 0.3 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the need for targeted interventions in property crime. For residents, the 50% drop in shoplifting could indicate effective policing around local retail areas, though the rise in burglary suggests vulnerabilities in residential security that warrant closer attention.

Dartmouth's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 37.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with a crime rate 39% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 212 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of crime. While the UK average sees roughly one crime for every 130 residents monthly, Dartmouth's figures suggest a significantly lower exposure to crime. This contrast is particularly notable in categories like violence and sexual offences, where local rates are 36% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which is 37% below the national figure. However, the area's burglary rate is 100% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the density of older housing stock or seasonal patterns in property crime.