Totnes Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 9,089 residents, Totnes recorded 61 crimes in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people—13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure positions Totnes as a relatively safe area, particularly when considering the dominance of violent crime, which accounted for 37.7% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences (23 cases) were the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (11 cases) and shoplifting (8 cases). The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and Halloween festivities, may have influenced patterns. Anti-social behaviour, which rose 22.2% month-on-month, could be tied to increased social activity in the evenings, but this remains speculative. Shoplifting remains 43% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Totnes’ retail landscape, which includes a mix of independent stores and high-footfall areas. Despite this, Totnes’ overall crime profile suggests a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with lower rates of vehicle crime and public order offences compared to national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw a significant 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge may partly explain the 43.8% rise in violence and sexual offences, which climbed from 16 to 23 cases. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 22.2%, highlighting a potential link to Halloween-related activities. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 63.6%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced property crime in the area. Vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7%, a decrease that could be attributed to fewer visitors during the autumn season. Totnes’ shoplifting rate remains 43% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge for local retailers. However, other categories such as vehicle crime and public order offences are significantly below UK levels, suggesting that Totnes’ community policing efforts may be yielding positive results in these areas.

In October 2025, Totnes saw an 11.6% drop in its crime rate compared to September, falling from 7.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the overall trend of reduced vehicle crime, which fell 66.7% month-on-month, likely reflecting seasonal shifts as local car parks see fewer visitors during the autumn transition. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that places Totnes in a lower bracket compared to similar-sized UK towns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which suggests that Totnes’ built-up area within South Hams may benefit from a combination of community engagement and geographical characteristics that naturally deter crime. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Totnes remains a relatively safe area, with crime levels that are consistent with its rural-urban hybrid identity.