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Crime in Totnes

Totnes had 235 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 144% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 43% on the three months before.

TQ9, South Hams · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Totnes

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84.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+43%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common90 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 48 Apr 66 May 76 Jun 80 Jul 79 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Totnes. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9038%
anti-social behaviour3716%
shoplifting2611%
criminal damage229%
public order188%
theft136%
drugs94%
burglary73%

Totnes against South Hams

TypeTotnes per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence32.213.6▲ 45%
Burglary2.50–
Vehicle crime1.40–
Anti-social behaviour13.23▲ 61%
Theft and robbery6.44.2▲ 50%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Totnes84.1▲ 43%
Collaton St Mary80.3▼ 7%
Dartington35.4▲ 36%
Stoke Gabriel12.9▼ 30%
See every South Hams area ranked on the crime in South Hams page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Totnes a safe area?

Totnes had about 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Totnes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (90), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and shoplifting (26).