Torridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Torridge during November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences that contrasts with broader UK trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for nearly half (47.4%) of all reported crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 18% below Torridge’s 2.1 per 1,000). This suggests a localised concentration of interpersonal conflict, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, which may increase opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 15.4%, reflecting persistent community-level disruptions that remain well below the UK average (34% below). The relatively low proportion of property crimes—just 23.5% of total reported incidents—contrasts with national patterns where property crime typically dominates. This divergence may stem from Torridge’s character as a rural district with limited high-density urban areas, where property crime is less prevalent than in larger cities. However, the presence of 10.5% criminal damage and arson cases highlights vulnerabilities in community infrastructure or unsecured public spaces. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: Black Friday shopping could have influenced retail-related offences, though shoplifting remains 52% below the UK average. The combination of these factors illustrates a community where interpersonal conflict and community disorder are more pressing concerns than property crime, but where the rural landscape mitigates some national trends.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences doubling from 4 to 8 incidents—a 100% increase—suggesting potential changes in local drug markets or increased reporting. Public order offences surged by 62.5% (16 to 26), possibly linked to Bonfire Night events or heightened social activity during the month. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50% (8 to 4), indicating a possible reduction in residential targeting or improved community vigilance. Vehicle crime also dropped by 40% (5 to 3), though this remains 100% below the UK average. The crime mix shows a stark contrast to the UK profile: while property crime typically accounts for over 40% of national incidents, Torridge’s property crimes make up only 23.5% of its total, with violent crime dominating. Theft from the person, though minimal (2 incidents), rose 100% from 1 to 2, possibly reflecting increased foot traffic during Black Friday. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing drug-related activity and public disorder, while the continued low levels of property crime suggest that Torridge’s rural character and community-focused policing may be effective in mitigating certain risks.

Torridge’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month (4.4 per 1,000, -0.9% change), indicating no significant month-on-month fluctuation. This consistency is notable given the seasonal dynamics of November, which typically sees spikes in retail-related crime and public disorder. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day—roughly one in every 228 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure places Torridge firmly within the lower end of the UK spectrum for crime density, with the overall rate 39.7% below the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the average resident faces a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the UK average, particularly in categories like vehicle crime (100% below UK levels) and theft from the person (100% below). However, the higher proportion of violent crime in Torridge compared to the UK average suggests that localised factors—such as community cohesion, alcohol consumption patterns, or seasonal events—may contribute to this imbalance. While the low crime rate offers reassurance, the persistent dominance of violent crime over property crime indicates that community-based initiatives targeting interpersonal conflict and anti-social behaviour could yield additional benefits in maintaining this low-risk environment.