Bovey Tracey Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 in Bovey Tracey saw an unexpected surge in Other theft, a category that rose by 200% compared to the previous month. This increase, though small in absolute terms, stands out as the most dramatic shift in the area’s crime profile. The overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents remained 65.8% below the UK average of 7.3, a disparity that highlights the area’s consistently low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most common category—though this rate still sits 65% below the UK average. Other theft and public order offences, while rising, remain relatively low in absolute numbers, with Other theft contributing 21.4% of total crimes. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have influenced these patterns. The area’s built-up nature within Teignbridge, combined with its small population, likely contributes to its low crime rates, as urban centres typically see higher property crime but Bovey Tracey’s data shows a more balanced distribution between violent and property offences.

The most striking shift in November 2025 was the 200% increase in Other theft, rising from one incident to three. This spike, while modest in absolute terms, represents the largest proportional change among all crime categories. Concurrently, Public order offences doubled from zero to two, a jump that may partly reflect increased community activity around Bonfire Night. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 25%, though they remained 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. In contrast, Criminal damage and arson fell by 75% from four to one, potentially linked to fewer fireworks-related incidents in November compared to previous years. Anti-social behaviour also dropped sharply by two-thirds, from three to one, though this decrease may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity as winter sets in.

Bovey Tracey's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in local crime patterns, despite seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 0.47 crimes per day across November, a figure that underscores the low overall crime environment. When considering the population of 5,716 residents, the monthly exposure to crime translates to roughly one reported crime for every 408 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the rarity of crime in Bovey Tracey compared to the UK average, where residents face a much higher likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s relative safety, with crime rates remaining far below national benchmarks despite the usual November activity peaks.