Tavistock had 199 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 231% above the middle West Devon area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.
PL19, West Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Tavistock
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62.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common98 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Tavistock. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
98
49%
anti-social behaviour
21
11%
criminal damage
21
11%
theft
18
9%
public order
17
9%
shoplifting
9
5%
other crime
6
3%
burglary
4
2%
Tavistock against West Devon
Type
Tavistock per 1,000
Middle West Devon area
Change
Violence
30.9
10
▲ 34%
Burglary
1.3
0
–
Vehicle crime
0.6
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
6.6
0
▲ 17%
Theft and robbery
5.7
0
▼ 5%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every West Devon area ranked on the crime in West Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Tavistock a safe area?
Tavistock had about 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Tavistock?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (98), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage (21).