Bovey Tracey Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,716, Bovey Tracey's October 2025 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents translates to 14 total crimes—a figure that highlights the area's consistently low levels of criminal activity. This rate is 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the built-up area's unique position within Teignbridge. The most common crime types were property-related offences (7 incidents) and violent crimes (4 incidents), with criminal damage and arson accounting for 28.6% of all recorded crimes. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced patterns, though the absence of a sharp increase in anti-social behaviour or public order offences suggests local mitigation strategies may be effective. The area's crime profile remains heavily skewed towards property crimes, a trend consistent with its character as a small, rural-adjacent community where economic activity is less concentrated than in urban centres. The UK average for criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) is 25% higher than Bovey Tracey's rate, a discrepancy that may reflect differences in local infrastructure or enforcement priorities. However, the area's overall safety remains a defining feature, with violent crime rates 74% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 60% lower. These figures, combined with the low population density, suggest that Bovey Tracey's crime environment is shaped by a combination of geographic isolation, community dynamics, and seasonal rhythms that differ markedly from larger urban areas.

October 2025 witnessed a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (25% above local rates), raises questions about seasonal influences such as Halloween activities. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences dropped by 66.7%, from 12 to 4, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (74% below local rates). This decline may reflect reduced public gatherings during darker evenings, a pattern consistent with October's shorter daylight hours. Burglary and shoplifting each increased by 100% from zero to one incident, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local retail or residential security. The breakdown also reveals anti-social behaviour remains 60% below the UK average, a trend that may benefit from the area's smaller, more closely-knit community structure.

Bovey Tracey's October 2025 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 3.2 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which remains 67.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects the sparse distribution of incidents across a population of 5,716. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 408 residents underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. This context is particularly significant for residents, who may perceive the area as consistently safer than national benchmarks. The low frequency of incidents also suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or geographic isolation—may play a role in maintaining this trend, though can be established without further data.