Ivybridge Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ivybridge's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 in May 2025 places it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1, reinforcing its status as a low-crime area within South Hams. Violence and sexual offences account for 35.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage (10.4%). These figures align with patterns seen in other rural and semi-rural areas where community-focused policing and lower population density contribute to reduced violent crime. However, the prominence of violence in Ivybridge—despite being 51% below the UK average—suggests unique local factors, such as the area's role as a commuter hub connecting to nearby urban centres, which may drive certain types of incidents. Seasonal dynamics in May, including extended daylight hours and bank holidays, likely influence outdoor drinking and socialising, which may contribute to the 200% rise in public order offences. While the overall crime rate remains well below national levels, the mix of crime types reveals a combination of local geography and broader regional trends. The absence of significant property crime compared to the UK average—where vehicle crime, burglary, and shoplifting are all lower—may reflect Ivybridge's limited retail presence and lower foot traffic in built-up areas. This data, when contextualised with the area's character as a small, closely-knit community, illustrates how local conditions can shape crime profiles distinct from larger urban centres.

Public order offences saw a dramatic 200% increase in May, rising from one to three incidents—a stark contrast to the overall decline in crime rates compared to the UK average. This spike may be linked to May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, a seasonal pattern consistent with other South Hams areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 20%, dropping from five to four incidents, suggesting potential effectiveness in local retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Possession of weapons in Ivybridge is 275% above the UK average, a figure that, while small in absolute terms (three incidents), raises questions about local enforcement priorities or unreported incidents. The increase in vehicle crime and burglary—each doubling from zero to one incident—may reflect changes in local parking patterns or targeted activity during May's bank holidays. These shifts illustrate how specific crime types can fluctuate independently of the area's overall safety profile.

Ivybridge's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 19.9% compared to April's 3.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in local crime statistics. This increase, while modest, contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 50.6% below the national average. Daily crime figures show an average of two reported incidents per day in Ivybridge, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to the local population of 11,882, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for every 248 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average when aggregated across larger populations, though local factors such as community cohesion and policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. The data suggests that while Ivybridge remains a low-crime area, the slight increase in reported incidents could signal emerging patterns warranting further analysis.