Bovey Tracey Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bovey Tracey’s October 2024 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—equivalent to 14 total crimes—illustrates a strikingly low level of criminal activity for an area of this population size. With 5,716 residents, the 14 reported crimes translate to a rate 69.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, positioning the built-up area as one of the safest in the country. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64.3% of the total (9 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, public order offences, and shoplifting—each contributing 7.1% of the monthly total. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 40% of all crimes. The low rate of property crimes (3 incidents, or 21.4% of total) further highlights the area’s unique profile, which may be shaped by its character as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited commercial or industrial activity. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data, with October’s darker evenings and Halloween potentially contributing to the rise in violent offences. However, the overall crime picture remains consistent with Bovey Tracey’s historical trend of low criminality, even when accounting for the month’s specific dynamics.

October 2024 saw a sharp 80.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 9 incidents. This jump, though still 40% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, raises questions about seasonal influences such as Halloween and darker evenings. Shoplifting also rose by 100% (from 0 to 1), a small but notable shift that may reflect increased retail activity during the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell sharply—by 85.7% and 66.7% respectively—suggesting a possible reduction in alcohol-related incidents or community-led efforts to address disturbances. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of crime patterns in smaller communities, where even a single incident can significantly alter monthly statistics. For residents, the most immediate insight is the area’s continued performance in violent crime, which remains 40% below the UK average despite the recent increase.

Bovey Tracey’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the lowest-risk locations in the UK, with a crime rate 69.1% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over October, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,716, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 408 residents. This figure underscores the low probability of encountering crime for individuals living or working in Bovey Tracey, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes the area’s relative safety, with residents experiencing far fewer incidents than the UK average, even when accounting for seasonal fluctuations in crime patterns.