Crime in Great Torrington: statistics, rates and trends
341 crimes were recorded in Great Torrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Torrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Torrington
- Types of crime in Great Torrington
- Great Torrington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Torrington
- Streets with the most crime in Great Torrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Torrington
- Population and deprivation in Great Torrington
- Questions about crime in Great Torrington
- About this data
341 crimes were recorded in Great Torrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 178 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Torrington has the 1,010th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Torrington | Torridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 341 | 3,826 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,925 | 69,841 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Torrington was highest in the year to July 2026 (341 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (252). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 341 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 339 | 57.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 276 | 46.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 299 | 50.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 326 | 55.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 307 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 252 | 42.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 320 | 54.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Torrington 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+36%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 30.0 | 0.88 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 6.1 | 0.73 | +112% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -56% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -19% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +27% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 0.19 | -20% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -69% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Torrington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Torrington recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 52.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Torrington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Torrington recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Torrington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Torrington recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Torrington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Torrington recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Torrington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Torrington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Torrington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Torrington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Torrington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Torrington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Torrington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Torrington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Torrington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Torrington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Torrington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Torrington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Torrington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Torrington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Torrington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Torrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Torrington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Torrington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 1,720 | 89.5 | +56% |
| Fremington | 150 | 27.9 | -52% |
| Barnstaple | 3,521 | 116.5 | +102% |
| Braunton | 297 | 36.8 | -36% |
| South Molton | 412 | 64.1 | +11% |
| Okehampton | 700 | 68.0 | +18% |
| Ilfracombe | 1,285 | 129.1 | +124% |
| Bude | 573 | 70.5 | +22% |
1 areas within Great Torrington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Great Torrington had the highest rate (57.6 per 1,000) and Great Torrington the lowest (57.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | Neighbourhood | 5,925 | 341 | 57.6 |
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 Great Torrington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Calvesford Close | 17 |
| On or near Potacre Street | 15 |
| On or near Stonemans Lane | 12 |
| On or near Cornmarket Street | 12 |
| On or near John Howe Close | 12 |
| On or near A386 | 11 |
| On or near Hospital | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Torrington 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 | 167 | 49.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
Great Torrington has an estimated population of 5,925. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Torrington sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Torrington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Great Torrington a safe place to live?
Great Torrington recorded 57.6 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 Great Torrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (36).
Is crime in Great Torrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Torrington was almost unchanged on the year before: 341 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 339 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Torrington?
Great Torrington 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 Great Torrington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.