Bovey Tracey Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bovey Tracey's crime rate for July 2025 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area's relative safety, particularly when considering the seasonal context of a peak summer month characterised by school holidays, tourism, and festivals. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, each contributing 15%. These categories are both significantly below their respective UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 38% below and anti-social behaviour at 68% below. The low rate of property crimes—only 20% of all incidents—further distinguishes Bovey Tracey from other areas where property-related offences often dominate. This pattern is consistent with the town's character as a rural built-up area within Teignbridge, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for theft and burglary. The seasonal context of July, with its influx of tourists and increased public gatherings, likely contributes to the prominence of violent and public order offences, though the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low. This suggests that local initiatives to manage crowd control, enhance lighting in public spaces, and foster community resilience are likely playing a role in maintaining safety. The relatively small population size of 5,716 residents also means that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can have a visible impact, though the absolute scale of incidents remains minimal. This balance between seasonal pressures and sustained safety highlights the effectiveness of local governance in addressing crime challenges without compromising the town's appeal as a tourist destination.

July 2025 saw a 50% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, and 100% increases in both other theft and drug-related crimes, each moving from 0 to 1. Despite these increases, the overall crime rate for violent offences remained 38% below the UK average, highlighting the area's continued safety in this category. The breakdown of crimes reveals a shift in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences making up the largest share at 55%, compared to property crimes at 20%. This imbalance may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the influx of tourists and the increased activity in public spaces during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage remained well below UK averages, with the former 68% lower and the latter 18% lower, suggesting that community cohesion and local policing efforts may be contributing to these trends. The 100% rise in drug-related crimes, though from a base of zero, indicates a potential need for targeted interventions, though the absolute number remains minimal in the context of the town's population. These changes underscore the complexity of managing crime in a tourist-heavy area during peak season, where transient populations may introduce different risk profiles.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 11.1% compared to June 2025, moving from 3.2 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town reported roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that reflects its small population and low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 286 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local community. This monthly exposure rate is particularly low when compared to larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically much higher. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Bovey Tracey continues to be a relatively secure area, with crime levels far below national benchmarks despite the slight upward trend from the previous month. The small population size likely amplifies the visibility of even minor increases, though the absolute number of incidents remains negligible. This suggests that local policing efforts and community engagement may be effectively mitigating risks, even during periods of heightened activity such as summer festivals and school holidays.