Total Crime Rate
57.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Torridge has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 districts in South West region and the 39th lowest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (South West), it has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 districts.
The overall crime rate in Torridge in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.8% lower than the South West region average (84.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Torridge’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1,712 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 9 cases , up 28.6% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -13.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2,011 (≈ 29.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 57.4 per 1,000
| Parish | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK parishs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bideford North | 127.7 | 70.4 (123%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 2 | Bideford East | 79.6 | 22.2 (39%) | High 7/10 |
| 3 | Bideford South | 69.3 | 12.0 (21%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 4 | Holsworthy | 66.4 | 9.0 (16%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 5 | Great Torrington | 62.7 | 5.4 (9%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 6 | Westward Ho! | 54.8 | -2.5 (-4%) | Low 4/10 |
| 7 | Appledore | 49.3 | -8.1 (-14%) | Low 4/10 |
| 8 | Winkleigh | 43.2 | -14.1 (-25%) | Low 3/10 |
| 9 | Milton & Tamarside | 41.6 | -15.7 (-27%) | Low 3/10 |
| 10 | Broadheath | 41.3 | -16.1 (-28%) | Low 3/10 |
| 11 | Monkleigh & Putford | 33.9 | -23.4 (-41%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 12 | Shebbear & Langtree | 31.6 | -25.8 (-45%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 13 | Hartland | 31.1 | -26.3 (-46%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 14 | Bideford West | 28.4 | -29.0 (-51%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 15 | Northam | 27.7 | -29.7 (-52%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 16 | Two Rivers & Three Moors | 24.8 | -32.6 (-57%) | Very low 1/10 |
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