Bovey Tracey Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a 28.6% increase in Bovey Tracey's crime rate compared to November, rising to 3.2 per 1,000 residents from 2.5 per 1,000. While this figure remains 54.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, the month's crime profile reveals distinct patterns shaped by seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of total incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and public order offences (16.7%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes during holidays—likely contributes to the rise in property-related crimes. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences, despite being 57% below the UK average, may be influenced by the area's small population and close-knit community dynamics, where even minor incidents are more likely to be reported. Criminal damage and arson, though relatively rare, saw a 200% increase, possibly linked to holiday-related disruptions or targeted vandalism. This contrast with the UK average highlights Bovey Tracey's unique crime profile, where localised factors such as community cohesion and seasonal rhythms play a more significant role than national trends. The low rate of theft from the person (0.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) further underscores the area's generally low crime environment, even as specific categories fluctuate due to month-specific influences.

December 2025 witnessed a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to three incidents—a sharp upward trend. Possession of weapons surged 100% to two cases, a category that is 471% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Theft from the person also doubled from zero to one incident, placing this category 33% above the UK average. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 33.3%, dropping from three to two cases. These shifts highlight a divergence in crime patterns, with property-related offences declining slightly while violent and disorderly incidents rose. The spike in possession of weapons, though small in absolute terms, is particularly pronounced compared to national rates, suggesting a possible localised factor influencing this category. Residents may find the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson especially relevant, as it could indicate targeted vandalism during the holiday season.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in December 2025 rose 28.6% compared to November 2025, moving from 2.5 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 54.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day across 31 days, a figure that contextualises the low volume against the built-up area's population of 5,716. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 318 residents—a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively sparse nature of incidents. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related disturbances or changes in community activity patterns. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Bovey Tracey continues to experience crime at a level significantly below national benchmarks, though the upward trend warrants attention to emerging local influences.