Ivybridge Crime Overview
Ivybridge is among the top 10 safest small towns in Devon, and is the 114th most dangerous overall out of Devon's 430 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ivybridge in 2020 was 30 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 72% lower than the Devon rate of 51 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ivybridge is the 112nd safest small town, and the 4,893rd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2019, Ivybridge was the worst small town in Devon for other crime, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2017 was also a bad month for Ivybridge residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 14 crimes at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents. Ivybridge recorded 1 report of possession of weapons during October 2015, making its crime rate of 0.09 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Devon that month.
The most common crimes in Ivybridge are violence and sexual offences, with 192 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 16. This is 15% higher than 2019's figure of 164 offences and a difference of 2.38 from 2019's crime rate of 14. Ivybridge's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Ivybridge to other towns and cities
See how Ivybridge shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Ivybridge and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Ivybridge Crime Map
Crime in Ivybridge Compared To Devon
Summary of Crimes in Ivybridge This Year
| Ivybridge | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 174 | 14.80 | 28,259 | 23.54 | 59% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.17 | 439 | 0.37 | 118% safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.60 | 2,644 | 2.20 | 267% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 74 | 6.29 | 8,119 | 6.76 | 7% safer |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.77 | 3,313 | 2.76 | 258% safer |
| Other Crime | 6 | 0.51 | 1,615 | 1.35 | 165% safer |
| Other Theft | 16 | 1.36 | 4,370 | 3.64 | 168% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.34 | 839 | 0.70 | 106% safer |
| Public Order | 28 | 2.38 | 4,841 | 4.03 | 69% safer |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.77 | 2,897 | 2.41 | 213% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4 | 0.34 | 2,262 | 1.88 | 453% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 192 | 16.33 | 29,573 | 24.64 | 51% safer |
Ivybridge Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey | 213 | 27.36 | 9% safer |
| Seaton | 208 | 27.60 | 8% safer |
| Northam | 348 | 27.89 | 7% safer |
| Sidmouth | 423 | 29.22 | 2.2% safer |
| Tavistock | 370 | 29.49 | 1.2% safer |
| Ivybridge | 351 | 29.85 | - |
| Kingsteignton | 378 | 33.27 | 10% more dangerous |
| Cullompton | 372 | 36.35 | 18% more dangerous |
| Teignmouth | 617 | 40.39 | 26% more dangerous |
| Dawlish | 636 | 41.82 | 29% more dangerous |
| Honiton | 482 | 43.02 | 31% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Ivybridge
View crime percentage over time forIvybridge Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 13 | 10 | 7 | 15 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.51 | - | 0.17 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.60 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.77 | 1.3 | 0.68 | 0.77 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.77 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.09 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.34 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.77 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 1.6 | 0.94 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | Getting worse |
Changes In Ivybridge's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Ivybridge to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge | 29.85 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 56% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 61% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 64% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 65% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 69% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 71% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 72% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 78% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 78% more dangerous |
Crime in Ivybridge's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge | 351 | 30 | First |
Crime in Ivybridge During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ivybridge change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Ivybridge saw a 433% increase in anti-social behaviour. Ivybridge saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 80% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -25% | +113% | +63% | +183% | +150% | +150% | +183% | +129% | +56% | +433% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | -80% | - | -50% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +33% | +75% | +350% | +200% | -50% | - | +67% | - | -25% | +100% |
| Drugs | - | - | +100% | - | - | -67% | -50% | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -67% | -67% | - | -33% | - | +100% | +100% | - | -50% | - |
| Public Order | -40% | - | - | - | +67% | +300% | -75% | - | - | -67% |
| Shoplifting | - | -75% | - | -50% | - | -33% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -19% | +63% | +17% | +64% | -10% | +83% | -43% | +100% | +240% | +150% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ivybridge
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The most common crimes in Ivybridge are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Ivybridge?
Ivybridge's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 07 May 2021