Bovey Tracey Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bovey Tracey, 3.3 crimes were reported in September 2024—a figure that is 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per resident every 301 days, a statistic that, while small, underscores the area's generally safe environment. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, accounting for 36.8% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (26.3%) and public order offences (15.8%). These patterns are consistent with the area's character as a built-up area within Teignbridge, where community dynamics and local amenities may influence crime trends. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have contributed to fluctuations, particularly in public order offences. However, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, a trend that likely reflects the area's smaller population and more tightly knit community structure. While anti-social behaviour exceeds the UK average by 3%, other categories like violence and criminal damage are significantly lower, illustrating the combination of local factors in shaping crime profiles.

September 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to three, a shift that may reflect the social dynamics of the area during the start of the academic year. Burglary also doubled, with two incidents reported—a stark contrast to the zero recorded in August. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 66.7%, from three to one, possibly linked to seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.7%, remaining 66% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, though down by 30% from 10 to seven, still accounted for 36.8% of all crimes, a proportion that exceeds the UK average by 3%. These fluctuations highlight the uneven impact of local conditions, such as the influx of students or changes in community activity, on specific crime categories.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 9.5% compared to August, dropping from 3.7 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with a broader trend of seasonal moderation seen in smaller built-up areas during the early autumn. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate but may resonate more concretely for residents. When scaled to the population of 5,716, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 301 residents—a statistic that, while small, underscores the sporadic nature of incidents in this community. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in reporting or unreported crimes, but it provides a baseline for understanding risk in a way that aligns with local rhythms, such as the start of the academic year in September.