Totnes Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,089 residents, Totnes recorded 63 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking Totnes as one of the safer areas nationally. The crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30.2% of all incidents (19 cases). This category's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 21% below the UK average, suggesting either effective local policing or demographic factors that reduce violent crime incidence. Property crimes make up 41.3% of the total (26 cases), with criminal damage and arson (9 cases) and anti-social behaviour (9 cases) each contributing 14.3%. These property-related offences, while lower than the UK average for anti-social behaviour, are 69% above the national rate for criminal damage and arson. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings and Halloween—may influence patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The absence of major spikes in theft from the person or burglary, despite the 100% increase in the latter category, indicates a combination of local factors and broader trends. This data provides a snapshot of Totnes' crime profile, highlighting both areas of strength and potential challenges in maintaining this lower-than-average rate.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in burglary and vehicle crime, with both categories rising from zero to one and three incidents respectively. This marked shift may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or changes in local patterns during the autumn transition. Conversely, other theft and criminal damage and arson both decreased by 50% and 35.7% respectively, indicating a possible reduction in targeted property crime. Drug-related offences rose by 66.7% compared to the previous month, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents—131% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends suggests localised pressures or unmet demand for substance-related support services. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.2% of all crimes, though this rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 21% below the UK average. These figures offer a nuanced picture of Totnes' crime profile, with certain categories bucking national trends while others align closely with them.

Totnes' crime rate in October 2024 fell to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in October, which typically sees reduced crime activity as daylight hours shorten. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their personal risk. When scaled to the population of 9,089, this translates to one reported crime for every 144 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights Totnes' relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies likely contribute to this trend. The decrease in overall crime, coupled with targeted reductions in specific categories like criminal damage and anti-social behaviour, suggests that ongoing efforts to address local issues may be yielding results.