Totnes Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Totnes' built-up area recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This performance, while modest in absolute terms, reflects the area's compact size and likely seasonal influences, with peak summer activity and tourism potentially shaping patterns. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.2% of all crimes, a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 that exceeds the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000 by 27%. This suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during festivals or events. Violence and sexual offences followed closely at 27.0% of total crimes, with Totnes' rate of 1.1 per 1,000 being 60% below the UK average. This disparity may stem from Totnes' smaller population and community-driven policing efforts. Other theft, at 18.9% of crimes, rose sharply to seven incidents.7 per 1,000 indicates a localised anomaly. The seasonal context of July—schools out, tourism at its peak, and festivals in full swing—likely contributed to fluctuations, with anti-social behaviour and other theft rising in tandem with outdoor activity. Despite these shifts, Totnes' overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK average, a trend consistent with its rural-urban hybrid character and strong community networks.

July 2023 saw a 600% surge in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one to seven incidents. This spike, though isolated, may reflect heightened activity in retail or public spaces during the summer peak. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences doubled from five to ten, a 100% increase that contrasts with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, where Totnes' rate is 60% lower. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 27.3% to 16 incidents, potentially linked to increased community engagement during festivals or events. Criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from two to one incident, aligning with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These shifts illustrate a dynamic crime profile where seasonal factors and local initiatives may influence trends. For residents, the 50.6% gap between Totnes' rate and the UK average remains a key reassurance, even as specific categories fluctuate.

Totnes' crime rate in July 2023 rose slightly to 4.1 per 1,000 residents from 3.9 per 1,000 in June, marking a 5.7% increase. While this shift is statistically notable, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Totnes recorded roughly one crime per day in July, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its small population of 9,089. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 246 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This ratio, while modest, underscores the importance of community vigilance in maintaining Totnes' relatively safe environment. The slight upward trend contrasts with the broader UK context, where Totnes' crime profile continues to diverge from national averages, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 60% below the UK rate. This divergence suggests that local factors—such as Totnes' compact built-up area and seasonal tourism dynamics—play a pivotal role in shaping crime patterns.