Torbay Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Torbay’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, 19.8% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the area, particularly in violent crimes, which accounted for 43.2% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences were 47% above the UK average, a stark outlier that likely reflects Torbay’s unique demographic and geographic profile as a coastal town with a mix of residential, tourist, and recreational spaces. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded national averages by 20% and 19% respectively, pointing to ongoing tensions in public areas that may be exacerbated by the start of the summer season. Seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic in tourist zones and the lengthening evenings, may contribute to these patterns. The breakdown of crime types reveals a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with violent crime dominating the landscape. This suggests that efforts to address anti-social behaviour and public order issues could have a significant impact on reducing the overall rate. Meanwhile, the relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary—29% and 46% below UK averages respectively—indicate areas where Torbay’s crime profile diverges from the national picture, due to effective local policing or community-focused initiatives.

June 2025 saw a 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from 3 to 9, a sharp spike that may reflect heightened vulnerability in specific areas or events. Burglary also surged by 81.3%, with 16 cases in May rising to 29 in June, suggesting potential changes in local security practices or increased opportunities in residential zones. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, a drop that could be linked to seasonal changes or improved anti-theft measures. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes (43.2% of total) far outpacing the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, while shoplifting remained slightly below the national rate. These contrasts illustrate the uneven nature of Torbay’s crime profile, where violent incidents dominate despite some categories showing marked improvement.

Torbay's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 6.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 10.4 to 9.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, suggests a potential seasonal dip in activity as the area transitions into summer. On a daily basis, Torbay recorded an average of 45 crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects both local patterns and the broader context of a coastal district with fluctuating visitor numbers. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure reveals that 1 in every 103 residents experienced a reported crime during the month—a rate that, while higher than the UK average, is not uniformly distributed across crime types. The population context further highlights how Torbay’s 140,126 residents are affected by a mix of persistent and transient issues, with some categories like burglary and vehicle crime showing notable decreases. These shifts may indicate evolving patterns in local demographics, tourism activity, or enforcement focus, though the data alone does not confirm causation.