Bovey Tracey Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominates Bovey Tracey’s crime profile in April 2023, accounting for nearly 60% of all reported incidents. With an overall crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 72% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects Bovey Tracey’s character as a small, built-up area within a largely rural district, where community cohesion and limited urban density likely contribute to lower crime levels. The most common crime category—anti-social behaviour—exceeds the UK average for this type by 2%, suggesting local factors such as public spaces or seasonal activity patterns may amplify these incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though down from March, still fall 81% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s low population density and limited nightlife. Seasonal context in April—Easter and spring weather—may have influenced increased outdoor activity, contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. The overall crime mix remains heavily skewed toward property-related and public order offences, with only 2 property crimes and 3 violent crimes reported. This distribution aligns with Bovey Tracey’s character as a commuter-focused or semi-rural community, where property crime is less prevalent than in major urban centres. The low crime rate, despite the anti-social behaviour spike, reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe place compared to national benchmarks.

April 2023 saw a sharp 133% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This category alone accounted for 58% of all crimes reported, far exceeding the UK average for this category by 2%. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 57.1%, dropping from 7 to 3 cases—a significant decrease that brought the local rate to 81% below the UK average for this category. Other notable trends include a 100% rise in both criminal damage and arson, and other theft, though these remain low-frequency incidents. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity toward more public-facing, lower-severity offences, potentially influenced by the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity. Residents may find the anti-social behaviour data particularly relevant, as it represents the largest single category of crime in the area.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in April 2023 rose 20% compared to March 2023, from 1.8 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, highlighting the low baseline of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 476 residents over the course of April—a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment in this built-up area. While the UK average crime rate is 7.5 per 1,000, Bovey Tracey’s rate remains 72% below that benchmark, a gap consistent with its rural character and limited urban infrastructure. The population-scaled perspective suggests that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, though the recent rise in anti-social behaviour may indicate a need for targeted local interventions.