Torridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Torridge's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure represents a sustained period of relative safety for the local authority district, which has consistently reported lower crime rates than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and criminal damage and arson (9.0%). These patterns may be influenced by Torridge's character as a mixed rural-urban area with significant coastal and agricultural features, where violent crime tends to cluster in more populated centres while property crime remains low. The seasonal context of September – with the start of the academic year and longer nights – likely contributes to the spike in violent crime, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in town centres could create conditions for such incidents. Meanwhile, the lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to UK averages suggest that Torridge's retail and transportation infrastructure may be less prone to these specific types of criminal activity, due to higher levels of community engagement or more effective local policing strategies.

September saw a 23% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 139 to 171 incidents. This sharp rise in violent crime contrasts with a 50% drop in public order offences, which fell from 20 to 10. The most significant single-month increase was in possession of weapons, which surged 300% from one incident to four. These shifts suggest a possible realignment in criminal activity as September's back-to-school period begins. Shoplifting increased by 25% (16 to 20), though Torridge's rate remains 51% below the UK average for this category. The crime mix in Torridge remains heavily skewed towards violent offences, with 52.9% of all crimes falling into this category compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This imbalance may reflect the area's demographic profile, where violent crime rates consistently outpace property crime despite the latter being 37.8% below national levels.

Torridge's crime rate in September 2025 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 4.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with a broader pattern of stability in the area's crime picture. Daily crime activity averaged 11 incidents per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 216 residents across Torridge. While this monthly exposure metric provides context for residents, it does not directly compare to UK-wide averages due to differences in population density and local policing strategies. The reduction in overall crime rate is most pronounced in categories like public order offences and other theft, which saw 50% and 44% decreases respectively. These declines may reflect the seasonal transition as university students return to campus, potentially altering patterns of public behaviour and police visibility in key areas.