Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL21 · Devon
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 32 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Ivybridge recorded notably higher crime than Tavistock in February 2026 — 53 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ivybridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Tavistock has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Ivybridge — 32 vs 53 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ivybridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tavistock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 53).