Kingsbridge Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsbridge's overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2025 marked a 24.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.6, reflecting a sustained period of lower-than-average criminal activity in this built-up area within South Hams. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.8% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the next most common category. This dominance of violent crime, though 5% above the UK average for this category, contrasts with significantly lower rates of property crimes such as shoplifting (54% below UK average) and vehicle crime (49% below UK average). Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, as July typically sees increased foot traffic from tourism and festivals, which may heighten opportunities for violent incidents while simultaneously reducing petty theft in commercial areas. The area's relatively low property crime rates, particularly in retail theft, could be partly explained by the presence of local businesses prioritising security measures, though this remains speculative without further data. The crime profile suggests a balance between urban challenges and the protective effects of community-focused policing strategies, though more analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.

July 2025 saw three specific crime types increase by 100% compared to June, with vehicle crime, theft from the person, and burglary each rising from zero or one incident to two. This spike in vehicle-related crimes may be linked to increased summer tourism, as temporary residents unfamiliar with local parking practices could contribute to such incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, a decline consistent with the quieter atmosphere of July following the school holidays, though this reduction may also reflect effective local enforcement during peak summer events. Anti-social behaviour incidents also dropped by 45.5%, which could be attributed to the temporary displacement of transient populations during the festival season. While violent crimes remained the dominant category, they were only 5% above the UK average for this category, suggesting that local initiatives targeting aggression and sexual offences may be having a measurable impact. The stark contrast between Kingsbridge's 54% lower shoplifting rate and the UK average highlights the potential effectiveness of local retail security measures, though this remains a tentative observation without additional context. These fluctuations underscore the complex relationship between seasonal demographics and crime patterns in this area.

Kingsbridge's crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 in July 2025 represented a 10.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.3, continuing a downward trend that has persisted for several months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during July, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the local population of 6,298 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a statistic that provides a concrete measure of the monthly exposure to crime for individuals living in Kingsbridge. This rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of a national daily or monthly exposure figure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes (41) appears modest, the proportion of residents affected is still meaningful, particularly when considering the concentrated nature of violent crimes. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the importance of maintaining consistent policing efforts, as even small fluctuations in crime rates can have significant implications for community safety perceptions. These figures, when considered alongside the seasonal context of increased tourism, suggest that local authorities may need to adapt strategies to address both the challenges and opportunities presented by the area's summer demographics.