Bovey Tracey Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This low rate is consistent with the area's character as a small built-up area within Teignbridge, where the absence of major urban infrastructure and a relatively low population density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 37% of total), criminal damage and arson (8 incidents, 29.6%), and public order offences (2 incidents, 7.4%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer and the longest days of the year—may have influenced activity patterns, with increased foot traffic in local amenities potentially contributing to both public order and property crime incidents. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (130% above the UK average) suggests a specific issue requiring attention, linked to the area's historic buildings or limited community resources for prevention. The overall balance of crime types in Bovey Tracey contrasts with the UK profile, where property crime typically dominates, indicating that the area's unique socio-economic and geographic factors may shape its crime profile. While the low overall rate suggests a generally safe environment, the outlier in criminal damage highlights the need for targeted interventions to address this growing concern.

June 2024 saw a 700% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from one to eight incidents—a stark outlier compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This category's surge, coupled with a 150% rise in violence and sexual offences (from four to ten), indicates a shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences in Bovey Tracey (1.8 per 1,000) remain 35% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may mitigate certain types of violence. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 50% (from two to one incident), though this decrease may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of summer. Residents should be particularly alert to the sharp increase in criminal damage, which could reflect targeted activity in the area's historic buildings or public spaces.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in June 2024 (4.7 per 1,000) represents a 145.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.9 per 1,000. This surge, though significant, remains 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Daily crime activity in the area averaged roughly one reported incident per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the scale of policing efforts in a small built-up area. Monthly exposure to crime, calculated as one incident for every 212 residents, highlights the relative safety of the community compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 5,716, the localised nature of incidents means that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the sharp month-on-month rise suggests a need for vigilance during peak activity periods. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while individual incidents may feel impactful, the overall rate remains markedly lower than national benchmarks.