Ivybridge Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 marked a period of relative stability in Ivybridge's crime profile, with the area maintaining a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 71.1% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 28.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 28.6%), both significantly below national averages. This pattern aligns with Ivybridge's character as a small built-up area within South Hams, where the lower population density and community-focused policing likely contribute to the consistently low crime rates. Seasonal factors such as the summer peak in tourism and the associated increase in outdoor events may have influenced the crime profile, though the overall rate remained well below the UK average. The breakdown shows that property crimes (10 incidents) accounted for 35.7% of all recorded crimes, with burglary and criminal damage and arson representing the most notable shifts in property crime trends. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, their rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 75% below the UK average, reflecting the area's generally safe environment. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant proportion of crimes, also occurred at 0.7 per 1,000, 51% below the UK rate of 1.4 per 1,000. These figures suggest that while local conditions may influence specific crime types, Ivybridge's overall crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres. The seasonal context of July, with schools out of session and festivals taking place, may have contributed to the observed patterns, though the exact relationship between these factors and crime rates requires further analysis.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in July 2023 was the 100% increase in burglary, criminal damage and arson, and drugs offences, all of which rose from zero to 2, 4, and 1 respectively. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from three to two incidents. The breakdown of crime types shows that violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (28.6%) remained the most common categories, both significantly below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in Ivybridge occurred at 0.7 per 1,000, 75% below the UK rate of 2.8 per 1,000. Residents may find the sharp rise in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it represents a rare upward trend in an area that typically maintains low crime levels. The simultaneous increase in drugs offences, which previously had no recorded incidents, suggests potential new dynamics in local crime patterns.

Ivybridge's crime rate in July 2023 rose 7.8% from June's 2.2 per 1,000 to 2.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 11,882 residents, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 424 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Ivybridge compared to the UK average. The shift from June to July may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased tourism and outdoor events, though the overall rate remains well below the national average. The consistency in low crime levels despite the summer peak suggests strong community resilience and effective local policing strategies.