Tavistock Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Tavistock's crime picture in January 2024, accounting for 44% of all reported crimes — the largest single category by a significant margin. This aligns with the area's broader profile, where the overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents is 47.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, illustrating a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours — likely contributes to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. While violence remains the most prominent category, the breakdown reveals a balanced mix of other theft (12%), public order offences (10%), and anti-social behaviour (8%), suggesting a combination of local factors. Tavistock's crime profile contrasts with UK averages in several categories: anti-social behaviour is 70% below the national rate, and shoplifting is 82% below, reflecting either effective community policing or unique demographic characteristics. The relatively low levels of property crime (16 incidents, or 32% of total) further support the notion of a community where personal safety concerns may outweigh property-related risks, possibly due to lower population density or stronger local cohesion.

January 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related incidents surging by 100% (from 0 to 3) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 4), possibly reflecting increased local activity or changes in law enforcement focus. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 63.6%, suggesting seasonal influences or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 — 35% below the UK average for this category. This contrast with the UK's 2.6 per 1,000 highlights Tavistock's distinct profile, where violent crime, though significant, remains lower than the national average. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft (from 0 to 1) particularly relevant, indicating a new vulnerability in local crime dynamics.

Tavistock's January 2024 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 22.0% decline from December's 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over 31 days, the area saw an average of 2 crimes reported daily, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 257 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Tavistock compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights the scale: with 12,838 residents, the 50 total crimes recorded represent a manageable proportion of daily life. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 63.6% (from 11 to 4 incidents) and the 75% reduction in criminal damage and arson (from 4 to 1) suggest seasonal or situational factors influencing crime patterns, potentially linked to the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for certain offences.