Crime in Ivybridge: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Ivybridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.8 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 Ivybridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Ivybridge
- Types of crime in Ivybridge
- Ivybridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ivybridge
- Streets with the most crime in Ivybridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ivybridge
- Population and deprivation in Ivybridge
- Questions about crime in Ivybridge
- About this data
629 crimes were recorded in Ivybridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.8 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 300 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ivybridge has the 1,111th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ivybridge | South Hams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 629 | 4,365 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,920 | 92,148 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ivybridge was highest in the year to July 2025 (635 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (444). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 629 | 52.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 635 | 53.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 513 | 43.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 508 | 42.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 480 | 40.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 473 | 39.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 444 | 37.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 510 | 42.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ivybridge 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 public order (+41%) and shoplifting (+34%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-27%) and anti-social behaviour (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.9 | 0.48 | +34% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +2% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +41% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +15% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -31% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.41 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -93% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ivybridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ivybridge recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ivybridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ivybridge recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ivybridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ivybridge recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ivybridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ivybridge recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ivybridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ivybridge recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ivybridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ivybridge recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ivybridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ivybridge recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ivybridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ivybridge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ivybridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ivybridge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ivybridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ivybridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ivybridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ivybridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ivybridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ivybridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ivybridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ivybridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ivybridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ivybridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 93% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ivybridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ivybridge.
2 areas within Ivybridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ivybridge West had the highest rate (62.8 per 1,000) and Ivybridge East the lowest (37.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge West | Neighbourhood | 7,148 | 449 | 62.8 |
| Ivybridge East | Neighbourhood | 4,772 | 180 | 37.7 |
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 Ivybridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 56 |
| On or near Fore Street | 32 |
| On or near Costly Street | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Drake Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Erme Road | 22 |
| On or near Harford Road | 18 |
| On or near Manor Close | 18 |
| On or near Filham Moor Close | 16 |
| On or near Mill Meadow | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ivybridge 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 | 237 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
Ivybridge has an estimated population of 11,920. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ivybridge sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ivybridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Ivybridge a safe place to live?
Ivybridge recorded 52.8 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 Ivybridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Ivybridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ivybridge was almost unchanged on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 635 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ivybridge?
Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.