Okehampton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 9,614 residents, 56 reported crimes in September 2025 equate to one crime for every 172 residents over the course of the month. This translates to a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 people, 21.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The data reveals a striking imbalance in crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 57.1% of all incidents (32 cases) — a category where Okehampton’s rate (3.3 per 1,000) is 28% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour follows at 16.1% (9 cases), but here the local rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 23% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Seasonal factors likely influence these patterns: as September brings the return of students to local schools and universities, and evenings grow darker earlier, the increased presence of young people in public spaces may contribute to higher violence rates. Conversely, the drop in anti-social behaviour could reflect the easing of summer-related tensions or the closure of temporary events that often accompany the tourist season in nearby areas. The relatively low property crime rate (9 cases, 16.1% of total) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting that Okehampton’s built-up area, with fewer commercial hubs or high-traffic zones, may see less opportunity for theft or burglary compared to larger urban centres.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences doubling from zero to one case — a 100% increase — and vehicle crime rising by 50% (2 to 3 cases). These increases occurred alongside a 47.1% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 17 to 9 cases, the largest monthly decrease in this category. The local rate for violence and sexual offences (3.3 per 1,000) remains 28% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Okehampton’s proximity to educational institutions or its role as a commuter hub. Public order offences (5.4 per 1,000) are 44% below the UK average, a figure that could align with the town’s smaller population and fewer large-scale events. For residents, the 30% monthly decline in overall crime rate from August (8.3 to 5.8 per 1,000) offers a tangible indicator of recent improvements in local safety, though the rise in drug-related crimes may warrant closer attention from community leaders.

The September 2025 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 represents a 30% decrease from August’s 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a marked improvement in local safety. Translating this into daily terms, the town experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 172 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which would be higher given Okehampton’s overall rate is 21.6% below the national figure. This population-scaled perspective suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though the concentration of violent offences (57.1% of total) may indicate vulnerabilities in specific community spaces. The drop in anti-social behaviour and public order offences could be linked to seasonal changes, such as the start of the academic year, which may have reduced the number of unaccompanied young people in public areas. However, the rise in drug-related crimes, though small in absolute numbers, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where these incidents are concentrated.