Great Torrington Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Great Torrington’s crime rate at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The most striking pattern was the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60.7% of all reported crimes—17 incidents in total. This category, while lower in absolute terms than the UK average, was 13% above the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night, likely contributed to heightened incidents of violence and public disorder. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting, though minimal in number, rose sharply by 100% compared to October, possibly linked to increased retail activity around Black Friday. Criminal damage and arson also surged by 100%, reaching 6 incidents—89% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect localized factors, such as targeted vandalism or the impact of seasonal gatherings. The area’s built-up nature within Torridge, combined with its relatively small population, appears to create a unique crime profile where violent offences dominate despite overall low rates. This contrast with the UK’s broader trend—where property crimes often outpace violent incidents—suggests that local demographics, including the presence of older residents or transient populations, may play a role in shaping these patterns.

November 2025 marked a sharp rise in specific crime categories, with burglary, criminal damage and arson, and shoplifting all increasing by 100% compared to October. This surge in property-related offences contrasts with a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from four to two incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 60.7% of all crimes, and were 13% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence from the national trend suggests local factors, such as seasonal events like Bonfire Night, may have influenced patterns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson—now at 1.0 per 1,000—were 89% above the UK average, indicating a potential spike in deliberate acts of destruction. Residents might find the 100% increase in shoplifting, though minimal in absolute terms (one incident), noteworthy given the area’s small retail presence.

Great Torrington’s crime rate in November 2025 rose 7.6% from 4.5 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents compared to October, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the small population of 5,783. When scaled to monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was minimal compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further highlights how the area’s size and density influence crime statistics, with fewer incidents per capita than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. These figures, while modest, warrant attention to local factors that might amplify or mitigate risk during specific times of the year.