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Crime in Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey had 70 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 56% on the three months before.

TQ13, Teignbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bovey Tracey

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49.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+56%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 7 Apr 20 May 15 Jun 32 Jul 23 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3347%
criminal damage1116%
anti-social behaviour811%
theft57%
burglary46%
public order46%
weapons23%
shoplifting11%

Bovey Tracey against Teignbridge

TypeBovey Tracey per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence23.323.3▲ 83%
Burglary2.81.2–
Vehicle crime0.71.4–
Anti-social behaviour5.63.4–
Theft and robbery3.53.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bovey Tracey49.4▲ 56%
Chudleigh Knighton24.3▼ 15%
See every Teignbridge area ranked on the crime in Teignbridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bovey Tracey a safe area?

Bovey Tracey had about 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bovey Tracey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by criminal damage (11) and anti-social behaviour (8).