Ivybridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ivybridge’s September 2025 crime profile reveals a clear dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a pattern that may be shaped by the area’s seasonal rhythms and demographic composition. With a total crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 — 39.2% below the UK average — the built-up area within South Hams continues to report lower-than-national-level crime, though the balance between violent and property crimes offers insight into local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.2% of all incidents, a share that likely reflects the impact of university-related activity and the return of students to the area during the month. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 14.8% and 9.3% respectively. These figures, combined with the UK average comparisons, illustrate that Ivybridge’s violent crime rates are particularly low, though property crime trends remain more aligned with national patterns. The seasonal context of September — with the start of the academic term and the transition into darker evenings — may partly explain the higher proportion of violent incidents, as social interactions in public spaces increase. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that the area’s community and policing strategies may be effective in maintaining safety. The breakdown of crime types also highlights that categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are far below UK levels, indicating that Ivybridge’s unique characteristics, including its smaller population and rural proximity, contribute to these differences. This data, when viewed alongside the month-on-month shifts, offers a nuanced picture of how local factors interact with broader national trends.

September saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes (26 incidents) outnumbering property crimes (13). This imbalance, while not uncommon in small communities, may be influenced by the seasonal return of students and the start of the academic term. Robbery incidents doubled from zero to one, a stark increase that could reflect heightened foot traffic in local areas during freshers’ events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 27.3% as the month progressed, linked to the start of the academic calendar and reduced late-night activity. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remains 15% below the UK average, suggesting Ivybridge’s community may have effective local measures in place. However, the rise in shoplifting (from zero to two incidents) indicates a need for vigilance in retail areas during peak seasonal periods.

Ivybridge’s crime rate in September 2025 rose by 25.4% compared to August’s 3.6 per 1,000, reaching 4.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, translates to roughly two crimes reported per day across the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 220 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the upward trend may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the return of students and increased social activity. The population-scaled perspective shows that Ivybridge’s crime burden is lower than the national average, but the rise in specific categories like robbery and shoplifting warrants attention. These changes, when viewed alongside the daily crime count, offer a tangible sense of the area’s current safety profile relative to both its own history and broader UK trends.