South Hams Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Hams recorded 325 crimes in March 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—55.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. For a community of 92,148 people, this translates to 325 incidents over a single month, a figure that, while significant, remains relatively low given the area’s likely rural or semi-rural character. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.8% of total reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by community interactions, with public order and anti-social behaviour incidents potentially linked to local social dynamics. March, a transitional month into spring, brought longer evenings and clock changes, which may have influenced activity patterns. However, a direct link between these seasonal factors and specific crime types. The area’s violent crime rate was 49% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect South Hams’ lower population density and the absence of high-density urban centres that often correlate with higher violence rates. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, was 52% below the UK average, indicating a broader trend of lower conflict levels in this district. The relatively low prevalence of property crimes, such as burglary (2.8% of total) and vehicle crime (1.5%), further underscores the area’s distinct characteristics, influenced by lower foot traffic and fewer commercial hubs compared to urban counterparts. This combination of factors illustrates a community where crime, while present, remains a manageable concern, with local conditions likely playing a key role in shaping these outcomes.

March 2025 saw a 600% increase in possession of weapons, rising from one to seven incidents. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may signal a shift in local dynamics or heightened awareness. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 54.5%, from 11 to 5, potentially linked to seasonal changes or reduced parking congestion in rural areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.8% of all crimes, yet this rate was 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 52% deficit compared to the UK, with 59 incidents recorded. These disparities suggest South Hams’ unique character—a rural or semi-rural district with lower population density—may contribute to its distinct crime profile. Residents might find the 100% reduction in bicycle theft from zero to one incident particularly noteworthy.

South Hams reported 325 crimes in March 2025, translating to 10 crimes per day on average. This daily figure, while specific to the area, provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in a community of 92,148 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 284 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population. This rate is lower than the previous month, which saw a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—a 5.4% decline. Such a reduction may reflect seasonal patterns, with longer evenings in March potentially encouraging more outdoor activity but also aligning with local efforts to address crime through community engagement. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-284 residents highlights that, while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to the broader UK context, where the average resident faces a significantly higher risk.