Totnes is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Devon, and is the 36th most dangerous overall out of Devon's 403 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Totnes in 2021 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 8% lower than the Devon rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Totnes is the 318th safest small town, and the 3,450th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2021, Totnes was the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() in Devon for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2021 was also a bad month for Totnes residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous SmallTown.ToInlineText() for theft from the person, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.12 per 1,000 residents. Totnes recorded 2 reports of robbery during September 2021, making its crime rate of 0.24 the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() for robbery in Devon that month.
The most common crimes in Totnes are violence and sexual offences, with 173 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 26% lower than 2020's figure of 218 offences and a difference of 5.49 from 2020's crime rate of 27. Totnes's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
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22% lower, regional crime rate
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51% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Totnes is 22% lower than the South West and 51% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Totnes represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | 396 |
| 2020 | 62 | 508 |
| 2019 | 60 | 496 |
| 2018 | 73 | 597 |
| 2017 | 63 | 521 |
| 2016 | 45 | 371 |
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| Totnes | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 190 | 23.15 | 23,779 | 19.81 | 14% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.61 | 336 | 0.28 | 54% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.22 | 2,114 | 1.76 | 44% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 69 | 8.41 | 7,956 | 6.63 | 21% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.53 | 2,929 | 2.44 | 31% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 4 | 0.49 | 1,709 | 1.42 | 190% safer |
| Other Theft | 43 | 5.24 | 4,111 | 3.43 | 35% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.61 | 777 | 0.65 | 7% safer |
| Public Order | 25 | 3.05 | 5,058 | 4.21 | 38% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.37 | 380 | 0.32 | 14% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.46 | 2,932 | 2.44 | 67% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 312 | 0.26 | 117% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 | 2.07 | 2,019 | 1.68 | 19% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 173 | 21.07 | 31,910 | 26.59 | 26% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton | 471 | 42.04 | 15% safer |
| Cullompton | 456 | 44.56 | 8% safer |
| Crediton | 357 | 45.05 | 7% safer |
| Axminster | 346 | 45.18 | 7% safer |
| Dawlish | 720 | 47.34 | 1.9% safer |
| Totnes | 396 | 48.24 | - |
| Bideford | 938 | 51.25 | 6% more dangerous |
| Tiverton | 1,251 | 55.76 | 13% more dangerous |
| Ilfracombe | 696 | 61.67 | 22% more dangerous |
| Barnstaple | 2,250 | 91.95 | 48% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Mill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Police Station | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Alexandra Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Manor Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ticklemore Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Plains | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Coronation Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Belmont Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Culverdale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Magdalene Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Punchards Down | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Magdalene Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Plains | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fore Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Shute Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Elmhirst Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Plains | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fore Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 44 | 33 | 35 | 23 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.6 | 0.24 | 1.5 | 0.61 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.9 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.49 | 0.49 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.1 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.61 | Safer |
| Public Order | 5 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.49 | 0.37 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.85 | 1.3 | - | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 28 | 26 | 27 | 21 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 21% safer |
| Totnes | 48.24 | - |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 2.7% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 28% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 42% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 46% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 47% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 57% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 68% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes Town | 418 | 47 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Totnes change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Totnes saw a 550% increase in other theft. Totnes saw a large fall in other theft during December, when it fell by 86% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -40% | -31% | -25% | +59% | +95% | +131% | +74% | -9% | -35% | +33% |
| Bicycle Theft | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -33% | -50% | -50% | +200% | +200% | +100% | -50% | +100% | -50% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +29% | -80% | -17% | +25% | +250% | +150% | -40% | -14% | +100% | -75% |
| Drugs | +200% | -33% | +20% | -67% | -25% | - | -71% | - | - | -80% |
| Other Theft | +550% | - | -20% | +50% | -40% | -50% | -75% | -63% | +50% | -86% |
| Public Order | - | - | +75% | - | +150% | +40% | -20% | - | -50% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -83% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -33% | -33% | - | +100% | - | - | +100% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | -42% | +7% | +42% | +71% | +36% | -47% | -29% | -30% | -8% |
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