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Crime in Great Torrington

Great Torrington had 98 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 12 Torridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 61% above the middle Torridge area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

EX38, Torridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Great Torrington

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67.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 12Torridge rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 21 Apr 34 May 34 Jun 28 Jul 36 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5758%
theft1010%
public order99%
anti-social behaviour77%
criminal damage55%
drugs22%
other crime22%
weapons22%

Great Torrington against Torridge

TypeGreat Torrington per 1,000Middle Torridge areaChange
Violence39.326.5▲ 46%
Burglary0.71–
Vehicle crime0.70–
Anti-social behaviour4.82.1–
Theft and robbery7.64.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bideford91.1▲ 12%
Great Torrington67.6▲ 20%
Dolton18.6–
See every Torridge area ranked on the crime in Torridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Great Torrington a safe area?

Great Torrington had about 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 12 Torridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Torrington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by theft (10) and public order (9).