Bovey Tracey Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Bovey Tracey, the crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 318 people. This figure, while low, is 56.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66.7% of all incidents—12 cases in total. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000, remains 19% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may contribute to lower violent crime despite the recent increase. Anti-social behaviour (11.1% of total) and other theft (another 11.1%) followed, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and the start of university terms—may have influenced patterns, with increased social activity contributing to the rise in violence. However, the absence of significant property crime (only 3 incidents) contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. This disparity could reflect Bovey Tracey’s character as a smaller, more residential area with fewer commercial spaces to drive theft. The low crime rate, combined with the UK comparison, underscores that while the area is not immune to crime, its profile differs markedly from larger urban centres.

September 2025 saw a 71.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from seven to 12 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category (2.6 per 1,000), may partly explain the overall rate’s increase. Other theft and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to two incidents, a stark shift in the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 50% (from four to two), potentially reflecting seasonal changes as nights drew in and community activities shifted. The breakdown shows a stark contrast between violent crimes (66.7% of total) and property crimes (16.7%), a divergence that may relate to Bovey Tracey’s character as a small, residential area with fewer commercial hubs. The 19% gap between local violence rates and the UK average suggests local factors—such as community cohesion or policing—could be playing a role.

Bovey Tracey’s September 2025 crime rate (3.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 12.5% increase from August’s 2.8 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while low, reflects a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 318 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk in relatable terms. With a population of 5,716, the area’s low overall crime rate—56.8% below the UK average—suggests a community with comparatively strong local safety mechanisms. However, the rise in violent crimes and possession of weapons may signal emerging pressures, even if they remain statistically minor. The daily crime count, while minimal, underscores that even low rates are not static, requiring ongoing vigilance. This monthly exposure figure, when paired with the population context, illustrates how infrequent incidents can still shape perceptions of safety, particularly in a small, close-knit area.