Great Torrington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Great Torrington recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, even as local crime patterns reflect seasonal and demographic influences. The most frequently reported crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 44.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 27.8%) and public order offences (2 incidents, 11.1%). These figures suggest that interpersonal disputes and disruptive conduct remain the primary concerns, though their prevalence is significantly lower than national averages. For instance, violent crimes in Great Torrington are 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 33% below the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000. September, a transitional month marked by back-to-school routines and the onset of cooler weather, may contribute to these patterns. The relatively high proportion of violent crimes could align with increased social interactions in community settings, though the overall low rate indicates that such incidents remain rare. Similarly, the prominence of public order offences might be influenced by local events or the dynamics of a smaller, closely-knit population, where minor disturbances are more visible in crime statistics. The data also reveals that property crimes, including shoplifting and other theft, are low compared to the UK, with shoplifting at 5.6% below the national average. This suggests that factors such as the area’s rural character, limited retail presence, or community cohesion may play a role in deterring such crimes. Overall, the crime profile of Great Torrington in September underscores a place where the risk of victimisation is markedly lower than in most parts of the UK, even as local conditions shape the types of incidents that occur.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to August: Other Theft, Public Order, and Shoplifting. This rise in Other Theft—jumping from 0 to 1 incident—suggests a potential uptick in targeted or opportunistic property crimes. Conversely, Criminal Damage and Arson fell by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, indicating a possible reduction in vandalism or arson-related incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes or local initiatives. Anti-Social Behaviour also declined by 37.5%, from 8 to 5, reflecting a decrease in disruptive public conduct. These fluctuations, while small in absolute terms, illustrate the volatility of crime types in the area. Violent crimes in Great Torrington remain 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that, combined with the overall low rate, suggests a community where serious incidents are markedly less common than in the UK as a whole.

For residents of Great Torrington, the monthly crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in September 2023 represents a slight decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000, marking a 5.5% reduction. This minor shift underscores the area’s consistent low crime profile, though the pace of change remains subtle. On a daily basis, the 18 reported crimes over 30 days translate to approximately one incident per day—a figure that, while small, offers a tangible sense of local risk. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 321 residents. This ratio highlights the rarity of criminal activity in the area, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, for most residents, the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains exceptionally low, even during transitional periods like September, when back-to-school routines and shorter evenings may influence local dynamics.