Great Torrington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Great Torrington, a built-up area within Torridge, recorded 26 crimes across a population of 5,783 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 people. This rate is 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant divergence that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.9% of all incidents (14 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (3 cases, 11.5%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as October brings darker evenings and the Halloween period, which can influence crime dynamics. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average is consistent with Great Torrington’s likely character as a rural or semi-rural area with a smaller population and potentially lower levels of social strain. However, the rise in 'other crime'—a category 135% above the UK average—introduces an anomaly that may warrant further exploration. The absence of significant property crimes (only 4 cases) contrasts with the UK’s broader trend of higher property-related incidents, reflecting the area’s smaller footprint or community-specific factors. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture shaped by local conditions, with the area maintaining a safer profile than the national average, albeit with pockets of concern that require attention.

Month-on-month changes reveal a complex shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 12.5%, from 16 to 14 incidents, while anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9%, dropping from 7 to 4. These declines contrast with increases in three categories: drugs, other theft, and other crime, each rising by 100% from zero to one or one to two incidents. This mix of trends suggests fluctuations in local dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the UK average (10% below), as do anti-social behaviour (44% below) and public order offences (62% below). However, 'other crime' stands out as 135% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect underreporting or specific local incidents not captured in broader national statistics. For residents, the sharp rise in drugs-related crimes—a category with no prior reports—could signal emerging issues warranting closer attention.

In October 2025, Great Torrington recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 31.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a continued trend of lower crime levels in the area. On a daily basis, the 26 total crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that reflects the small population of 5,783 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 222 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Great Torrington’s rate remains lower, with the area’s crime profile showing consistent divergence from national trends. This contrast may be influenced by local factors such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics, though no specific programmes are cited in the data. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate per capita remains well below the national benchmark, reinforcing the area’s relative safety compared to other parts of the UK.