Is Tavistock Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Tavistock Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 678 total crimes recorded in Tavistock Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Tavistock Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tavistock Town safe?
Tavistock Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 21/100, rated High Crime. A total of 678 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 22.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Tavistock Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Tavistock Town in the last 12 months?
678 crimes were recorded in Tavistock Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 22.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (878 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 303 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Tavistock Town?
The most common crime in Tavistock Town is Violent Crime, with 303 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Tavistock Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Tavistock Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 22.8% — from 878 crimes in the previous 12 months to 678 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Tavistock Town?
Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Tavistock Town compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?
Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Tavistock Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Tavistock Town?
0% of crimes recorded in Tavistock Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Tavistock Town?
303 violent crimes were recorded in Tavistock Town in the last 12 months — representing 44.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 105 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Tavistock Town last updated?
The crime data for Tavistock Town was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Tavistock Town with other areas?
You can compare Tavistock Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.