Ivybridge Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ivybridge’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68% below the UK average of 7.5. This performance reinforces the built-up area’s position as one of the safest in the country, with violent crimes such as assault and sexual offences accounting for 31% of all reported incidents. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, remains 69% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect Ivybridge’s relatively small population and low-density residential character. Seasonal factors, including dark evenings and Bonfire Night, appear to have had a limited impact on overall safety, though they may have contributed to the 125% increase in violent incidents. Property crimes, which accounted for 48% of all reported crimes, saw shoplifting decline by 20% compared to October, suggesting effective local measures or seasonal shifts in retail activity. The area’s crime profile remains heavily skewed towards low-severity offences, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage making up 41% of incidents. This mix of crime types aligns with Ivybridge’s character as a small, community-focused built-up area within South Hams, where commercial activity is limited and public spaces are less densely populated than in major urban centres. The low crime rate also contrasts with the UK average, particularly in categories such as shoplifting and public order offences, which were 45% and 81% below national levels respectively. These figures suggest that Ivybridge’s safety is partly attributable to its geographical and demographic profile, though the month-on-month increases in certain categories warrant further local analysis.

November 2023 witnessed a 20% decrease in shoplifting, the fourth most common crime in the area, marking one of the few declines in a month otherwise marked by increases. Violence and sexual offences surged by 125%, rising from four to nine incidents, though this remains 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson saw the sharpest jump, tripling from three to seven cases—a 133.3% increase that may partly reflect Bonfire Night activities. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17.2% of all crimes, remained 62% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal events and local factors, with the area’s overall safety profile continuing to outperform national benchmarks despite isolated spikes.

The crime rate in Ivybridge rose by 45.2% from 1.7 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 compared to the previous month. While this increase marks a shift from the area’s generally low crime profile, the daily crime context remains minimal: just one reported crime occurred per day on average, reflecting the built-up area’s small population of 11,882. Over the course of November, one crime was experienced by roughly every 410 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with Ivybridge’s historical position as a low-crime built-up area within South Hams, where community cohesion and limited commercial density likely contribute to sustained low rates. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the month-on-month rise, the absolute number of crimes remains extremely low, with no single crime type approaching the UK average for its category.