Crime in Totnes: statistics, rates and trends
648 crimes were recorded in Totnes in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
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648 crimes were recorded in Totnes in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Totnes has the 776th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Totnes | South Hams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 648 | 4,365 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,135 | 92,148 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Totnes was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,034 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (596). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 648 | 70.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 688 | 75.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 762 | 83.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 596 | 65.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 640 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 837 | 91.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 858 | 93.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,034 | 113.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Totnes 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 shoplifting (+14%) and public order (+14%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 25.8 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 9.9 | 0.64 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 7.1 | 1.05 | -27% |
| Public order | 49 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +14% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.3 | 0.82 | +7% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +38% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -59% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.93 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.41 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Totnes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totnes recorded 236 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Totnes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totnes recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Totnes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totnes recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Totnes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totnes recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Totnes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totnes recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Totnes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totnes recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Totnes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totnes recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Totnes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totnes recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Totnes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totnes recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Totnes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totnes recorded 9 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Totnes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Totnes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Totnes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Totnes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Totnes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totnes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Totnes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Totnes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Totnes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Totnes.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totnes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 6,322 | 93.9 | +32% |
| Dartmouth | 355 | 66.7 | -6% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,488 | 83.6 | +18% |
| Torquay | 7,339 | 144.3 | +103% |
| Brixham | 1,212 | 67.6 | -5% |
| Kingsteignton | 626 | 47.8 | -33% |
| Kingsbridge | 517 | 80.0 | +13% |
| Ivybridge | 629 | 52.8 | -26% |
1 areas within Totnes, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Totnes had the highest rate (70.9 per 1,000) and Totnes the lowest (70.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes | Neighbourhood | 9,135 | 648 | 70.9 |
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 Totnes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coronation Road | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Fore Street | 27 |
| On or near Ashburton Road | 21 |
| On or near Hope Close | 16 |
| On or near Rotherfold | 15 |
| On or near Argyle Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Antrim Terrace | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totnes 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 | 232 | 35.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Totnes has an estimated population of 9,135. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totnes sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Totnes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Totnes a safe place to live?
Totnes recorded 70.9 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 Totnes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Totnes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totnes was down 6% on the year before: 648 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 688 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Totnes?
Totnes 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 Totnes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.