Crime in Tiverton: statistics, rates and trends
1,918 crimes were recorded in Tiverton in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tiverton at a glance
- Crime trends in Tiverton
- Types of crime in Tiverton
- Tiverton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tiverton
- Streets with the most crime in Tiverton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tiverton
- Demographics of Tiverton
- Questions about crime in Tiverton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (863), anti-social behaviour (254) and criminal damage and arson (234) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 447th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tiverton | Mid Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,918 | 4,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.0 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 20,845 | 84,993 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tiverton peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,116 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,525). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,918 | 92.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,116 | 101.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,933 | 92.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,682 | 80.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,611 | 77.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,525 | 73.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,817 | 87.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,807 | 86.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 186 |
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 162 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 188 |
| March 2026 | 156 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 144 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tiverton recorded notably more possession of weapons (78% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (66% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (71% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 20 to 36 and vehicle crime rose from 23 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 470 to 254 and public order fell from 125 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 863 | 41.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 254 | 12.2 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 132 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Public order | 95 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 59 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Other crime | 36 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.4 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Drugs | 18 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tiverton; the highest is Exeter (110.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ottery St Mary (41.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tiverton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullompton | 851 | 69.5 | -25% |
| Crediton | 762 | 91.9 | 0% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | -47% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,278 | 87.8 | -5% |
| Exeter | 14,661 | 110.8 | +20% |
| Ottery St Mary | 251 | 41.0 | -55% |
| Honiton | 685 | 56.2 | -39% |
| South Molton | 418 | 65.0 | -29% |
Of the 4 areas within Tiverton, Tiverton Cranmore had the highest crime rate (96.5 per 1,000) and Tiverton Lowman the lowest (77.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Cranmore | Neighbourhood | 4,995 | 482 | 96.5 |
| Tiverton Castle | Neighbourhood | 4,358 | 412 | 94.5 |
| Tiverton Westexe | Neighbourhood | 6,090 | 530 | 87.0 |
| Tiverton Lowman | Neighbourhood | 7,319 | 569 | 77.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Tiverton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 164 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
| On or near Fore Street | 45 |
| On or near Birchen Lane | 34 |
| On or near King Street | 30 |
| On or near West Exe South | 30 |
| On or near Station Road | 29 |
Of the 1,664 crimes in Tiverton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 254 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 809 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 410 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 249 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Tiverton has an estimated population of 20,845 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tiverton average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tiverton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tiverton a safe place to live?
Tiverton recorded 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 447th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Tiverton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 863 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (254).
Is crime in Tiverton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tiverton was down 9% on the year before: 1,918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,116 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tiverton?
About 20,845 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tiverton?
Tiverton 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.