Crime in Bovey Tracey: statistics, rates and trends
201 crimes were recorded in Bovey Tracey in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bovey Tracey at a glance
- Crime trends in Bovey Tracey
- Types of crime in Bovey Tracey
- Bovey Tracey compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bovey Tracey
- Streets with the most crime in Bovey Tracey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bovey Tracey
- Demographics of Bovey Tracey
- Questions about crime in Bovey Tracey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (95), criminal damage and arson (27), anti-social behaviour (17) and other theft (17) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,351st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bovey Tracey | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 201 | 8,148 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.9 | 58.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,762 | 138,548 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bovey Tracey peaked in the year to August 2018 (233 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (172). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 201 | 34.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 199 | 34.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 172 | 29.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 172 | 29.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 175 | 30.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 174 | 30.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 185 | 32.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 233 | 40.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 16.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Bovey Tracey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bovey Tracey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh | 211 | 40.2 | +15% |
| Kingsteignton | 630 | 48.1 | +38% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,527 | 84.9 | +144% |
| Teignmouth | 1,111 | 74.2 | +113% |
| Dawlish | 1,002 | 82.2 | +136% |
| Torquay | 7,355 | 144.6 | +315% |
| Totnes | 659 | 72.1 | +107% |
| Paignton | 6,232 | 92.6 | +165% |
Bovey is the one area listed within Bovey Tracey, with 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey | Neighbourhood | 7,218 | 324 | 44.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Bovey Tracey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Folly Court | 12 |
| On or near Priory | 9 |
| On or near Dragoon Close | 8 |
| On or near Mary Street | 8 |
| On or near Abbey Close | 7 |
| On or near Marriott Way | 7 |
| On or near Monks Way | 7 |
| On or near Templer Place | 7 |
| On or near Hind Street | 6 |
Of the 184 crimes in Bovey Tracey with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 47.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bovey Tracey has an estimated population of 5,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bovey Tracey average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bovey Tracey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bovey Tracey a safe place to live?
Bovey Tracey recorded 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,351st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bovey Tracey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in Bovey Tracey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bovey Tracey was up 1% on the year before: 201 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bovey Tracey?
About 5,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bovey Tracey?
Bovey Tracey is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.