Torbay Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Torbay's November 2025 crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 17.8% above the UK average, a figure that highlights the area's distinct criminal profile. The most striking finding was the 56% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, with these crimes accounting for 46.1% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK's broader mix of offences, suggesting a local context where interpersonal conflict or targeted violence may be more pronounced. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed as the second and third most common crime types, contributing 14.2% and 8.8% respectively. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—likely influenced these patterns, with retail crime spiking during the post-Thanksgiving sales period. However, the area's violent crime rate stood out as an anomaly, far exceeding the UK's 2.6 per 1,000 average. This disparity may reflect Torbay's unique social dynamics, such as the concentration of populations in urban centres or the impact of transient visitors during peak tourist periods. The data also reveals a mixed picture in property crime, with shoplifting and burglary rising but vehicle crime and theft from the person falling significantly below UK rates. This contrast could be attributed to Torbay's coastal geography, which may reduce opportunities for vehicle-related crimes, while its retail hubs and seasonal events drive shoplifting. Overall, the month's crime profile underscores the need to address violent crime while leveraging the lower rates of property-related offences as a potential area for further analysis.

November 2025 witnessed a 30.9% increase in shoplifting, a 25% rise in burglary, and a 33.3% surge in bicycle theft, all of which may be linked to the season's retail activity and dark evenings. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 37.5%, and public order offences dropped by 22.6%, potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity as nights lengthen. Violence and sexual offences remained 56% above the UK average, a stark contrast to vehicle crime, which was 50% below the national rate. For residents, the 30.9% jump in shoplifting—now at 106 reported incidents—may be a useful indicator of heightened retail crime during the Black Friday shopping period. These shifts in crime mix underscore the seasonal impact on specific categories, with property-related offences rising while public order issues declined.

Torbay's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decrease from the previous month's 9.1 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight moderation in criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, Torbay recorded approximately 40 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the local context of a coastal district with a mix of urban and rural characteristics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within a population of 140,126. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though crime distribution varies significantly by type. The population-scaled perspective also highlights Torbay's position relative to the UK, where the area's violent crime rates are higher than the national average, while vehicle crime and theft from the person are significantly lower.