Crime in Tavistock: statistics, rates and trends
779 crimes were recorded in Tavistock in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tavistock at a glance
- Crime trends in Tavistock
- Types of crime in Tavistock
- Tavistock compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tavistock
- Streets with the most crime in Tavistock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tavistock
- Population and deprivation in Tavistock
- Questions about crime in Tavistock
- About this data
779 crimes were recorded in Tavistock in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 351 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tavistock has the 1,017th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tavistock | West Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 779 | 2,655 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 45.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,598 | 58,923 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tavistock was highest in the year to July 2018 (858 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (574). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 779 | 57.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 764 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 775 | 57.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 725 | 53.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 634 | 46.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 574 | 42.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 644 | 47.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 858 | 63.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tavistock 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 (+45%) and shoplifting (+34%). The largest falls were in drugs (-50%) and burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 25.8 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +0% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +45% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 4.0 | 0.49 | +34% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -9% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.21 | +17% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tavistock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tavistock recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tavistock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tavistock recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tavistock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tavistock recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tavistock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tavistock recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tavistock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tavistock recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tavistock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tavistock recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tavistock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tavistock recorded 20 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 down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tavistock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tavistock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tavistock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tavistock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tavistock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tavistock recorded 10 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tavistock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tavistock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tavistock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tavistock recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tavistock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tavistock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tavistock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tavistock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tavistock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tavistock.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tavistock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1,124 | 68.4 | +19% |
| Plymouth | 29,665 | 108.5 | +89% |
| Launceston | 851 | 103.4 | +80% |
| Torpoint | 446 | 59.5 | +4% |
| Ivybridge | 629 | 52.8 | -8% |
| Okehampton | 700 | 68.0 | +19% |
| Liskeard | 1,321 | 112.9 | +97% |
| Looe | 455 | 80.5 | +40% |
3 areas within Tavistock, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tavistock North had the highest rate (82.5 per 1,000) and Tavistock South East the lowest (40.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock North | Neighbourhood | 4,410 | 364 | 82.5 |
| Tavistock South West | Neighbourhood | 4,732 | 234 | 49.5 |
| Tavistock South East | Neighbourhood | 4,456 | 181 | 40.6 |
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 Tavistock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Pepper Street | 65 |
| On or near A386 | 29 |
| On or near Canal Road | 22 |
| On or near Trinity Way | 19 |
| On or near Brook Street | 18 |
| On or near West Street | 18 |
| On or near Little Field Court | 16 |
| On or near King Street | 15 |
| On or near Pixon Lane | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tavistock 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 | 311 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
Tavistock has an estimated population of 13,598. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tavistock sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tavistock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Tavistock a safe place to live?
Tavistock recorded 57.3 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 Tavistock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Tavistock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tavistock was up 2% on the year before: 779 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tavistock?
Tavistock 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 Tavistock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.