Crime in Okehampton: statistics, rates and trends
686 crimes were recorded in Okehampton in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Okehampton at a glance
- Crime trends in Okehampton
- Types of crime in Okehampton
- Okehampton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Okehampton
- Streets with the most crime in Okehampton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Okehampton
- Demographics of Okehampton
- Questions about crime in Okehampton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (310), criminal damage and arson (68) and anti-social behaviour (62) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 835th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Okehampton | West Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 686 | 2,623 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.7 | 44.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,289 | 58,923 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Okehampton peaked in the year to August 2018 (750 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (535). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 686 | 66.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 719 | 69.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 723 | 70.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 535 | 52.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 543 | 52.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 585 | 56.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 630 | 61.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 750 | 72.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 43 to 58, while anti-social behaviour fell from 134 to 62 and shoplifting fell from 36 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 30.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -54% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Okehampton; the highest is Exeter (110.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bovey Tracey (34.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Okehampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock | 779 | 57.3 | -14% |
| Crediton | 762 | 91.9 | +38% |
| Great Torrington | 337 | 56.9 | -15% |
| Bovey Tracey | 201 | 34.9 | -48% |
| Launceston | 841 | 102.1 | +53% |
| Chudleigh | 211 | 40.2 | -40% |
| South Molton | 418 | 65.0 | -2% |
| Exeter | 14,661 | 110.8 | +66% |
Of the 2 areas within Okehampton, Okehampton South had the highest crime rate (96.9 per 1,000) and Okehampton North the lowest (50.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton South | Neighbourhood | 3,592 | 348 | 96.9 |
| Okehampton North | Neighbourhood | 6,697 | 338 | 50.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Okehampton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fore Street” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fore Street | 58 |
| On or near West Street | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Stannary Court | 22 |
| On or near Kellands Lane | 21 |
| On or near School Way | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Little Marsh Road | 16 |
| On or near Moorcroft Close | 15 |
| On or near Courtenay Road | 14 |
Of the 624 crimes in Okehampton with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Okehampton has an estimated population of 10,289 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (27%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Okehampton average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Okehampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Okehampton a safe place to live?
Okehampton recorded 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 835th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Okehampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (68).
Is crime in Okehampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Okehampton was down 5% on the year before: 686 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 719 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Okehampton?
About 10,289 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Okehampton?
Okehampton 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.