Okehampton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Okehampton's crime rate in December 2025 was 4.7 per 1,000 residents — 32.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within West Devon among the safest communities in the country, though the crime profile reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 57.8% of all crimes reported, a stark contrast to the UK average where these crimes make up just 37% of the total. The seasonal context of December — marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes over the holidays — may have influenced this pattern, with violent crimes potentially rising due to increased social interaction and reduced visibility. However, the area's overall safety is underscored by the fact that property crimes (13 incidents) represented only 28.9% of the total, compared to 37.1% nationally. This discrepancy may reflect Okehampton's rural character, where fewer commercial premises and a smaller population reduce opportunities for theft. The low rate of shoplifting (1 incident, 82% below the UK average) further supports this interpretation, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion and limited retail presence play a role in maintaining safety. Despite these positive trends, the 5% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences highlights a need for targeted interventions, particularly during periods when social dynamics shift due to seasonal changes. The combination of low overall crime, specific vulnerabilities in violent crime, and the influence of December's unique rhythms illustrates a community that is largely secure but not without its challenges.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp jump, while still low in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during Christmas shopping or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 71.4% (7 to 2), a reduction that could be linked to the quieter pace of life during the festive season or enhanced community vigilance. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 71.4% (14 to 4), though this decrease is unlikely to be fully explained by seasonal factors alone. Violence and sexual offences — the most common crime type in Okehampton — remained 5% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while the area is generally safer than the national average, specific categories of crime may require targeted attention. For residents, the 57.8% share of violent crimes in the total crime tally highlights a need for continued focus on addressing these incidents, particularly given their disproportionate impact on the area's overall crime profile.

Okehampton's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 33.8% decrease from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, with the gap widening over the course of the year. Daily crime statistics reveal that, on average, one crime was reported per day in December — a rate that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 9,614. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for roughly every 214 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area within West Devon. When compared to the UK average, Okehampton's residents experience crime at a rate nearly 33% lower, though this mask some nuanced variations in specific crime categories. The population-scaled perspective suggests that, despite the overall low rate, the area's unique demographic and geographic profile may contribute to these differences, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which remain higher than the UK average for this type of crime.