Crime in Bovey Tracey: statistics, rates and trends
195 crimes were recorded in Bovey Tracey in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bovey Tracey
- Questions about crime in Bovey Tracey
- About this data
195 crimes were recorded in Bovey Tracey in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bovey Tracey has the 1,376th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bovey Tracey | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 195 | 8,128 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 58.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,762 | 138,548 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bovey Tracey was highest in the year to July 2018 (222 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (165). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 195 | 33.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 204 | 35.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 165 | 28.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 182 | 31.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 169 | 29.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 178 | 30.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 199 | 34.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 222 | 38.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bovey Tracey over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 16.3 | 0.48 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -58% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +31% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +175% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.7 | 0.26 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +25% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.33 | +100% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.11 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bovey Tracey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bovey Tracey recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bovey Tracey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bovey Tracey recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bovey Tracey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bovey Tracey recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bovey Tracey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bovey Tracey recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bovey Tracey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bovey Tracey recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bovey Tracey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bovey Tracey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bovey Tracey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bovey Tracey recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bovey Tracey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bovey Tracey recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bovey Tracey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bovey Tracey recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bovey Tracey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bovey Tracey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bovey Tracey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bovey Tracey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bovey Tracey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bovey Tracey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bovey Tracey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bovey Tracey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bovey Tracey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh | 218 | 41.5 | +23% |
| Kingsteignton | 626 | 47.8 | +41% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,488 | 83.6 | +147% |
| Teignmouth | 1,117 | 74.6 | +120% |
| Dawlish | 1,014 | 83.2 | +146% |
| Torquay | 7,339 | 144.3 | +326% |
| Totnes | 648 | 70.9 | +110% |
| Paignton | 6,322 | 93.9 | +178% |
1 areas within Bovey Tracey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bovey had the highest rate (43.1 per 1,000) and Bovey the lowest (43.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey | Neighbourhood | 7,218 | 311 | 43.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bovey Tracey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Folly Court | 12 |
| On or near Abbey Close | 9 |
| On or near Priory | 9 |
| On or near Monks Way | 8 |
| On or near Dragoon Close | 7 |
| On or near Marriott Way | 7 |
| On or near Templer Place | 7 |
| On or near Mary Street | 6 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bovey Tracey over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 15.4% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Bovey Tracey has an estimated population of 5,762. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bovey Tracey sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bovey Tracey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Bovey Tracey a safe place to live?
Bovey Tracey recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bovey Tracey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (23).
Is crime in Bovey Tracey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bovey Tracey was down 4% on the year before: 195 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 204 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bovey Tracey?
Bovey Tracey is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bovey Tracey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.