Bovey Tracey Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bovey Tracey's crime profile in April 2024, accounting for 50% of the 14 reported crimes. This category alone drives the area's overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The stark contrast between Bovey Tracey's crime profile and national trends is amplified by the absence of high-frequency property crimes typically associated with urban centres. Instead, the area's crime mix leans heavily towards violent incidents, a pattern consistent with its character as a small, historic built-up area within Teignbridge. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may contribute to the rise in violent crimes, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The 50% share of violent crimes in the total tally is unusually high for a rural-adjacent area, suggesting potential factors such as transient populations or concentrated social interactions in limited public spaces. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes (theft, burglary) often account for a larger share. The low rate of criminal damage and arson (4 cases) also diverges from the UK average, where such crimes are more common in areas with higher levels of vandalism or industrial activity. The relatively low exposure of 1-in-408 residents to crime in April further reinforces the area's status as a low-risk environment, despite the marked increase in violent incidents.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (53% below), marks a stark contrast to the previous month. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 100%—from 0 to 4 cases—reaching a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, which is 19% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 50%, with 3 incidents recorded. These shifts highlight a growing emphasis on violent and property-related crimes, diverging from the area's typically low-profile crime mix. Residents might find the 50% share of violent crimes in the total monthly tally particularly noteworthy, as it contrasts sharply with the UK's 53% share for the same category. The data also underscores the anomaly of criminal damage, which is significantly above the UK rate despite the area's overall low crime profile.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 133.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.1 per 1,000. This upward trend, while still far below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 408 residents over the course of April—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. The population of 5,716 further underscores the rarity of incidents, as even with a modest increase, the absolute number of crimes remains extremely low. This suggests that while there are notable month-on-month changes, the overall risk for residents remains minimal compared to national benchmarks.