It's in contrast to the rest of country, which has seen an increase.
The National Farmers Union's annual Rural Crime Report shows a 18 per cent drop in the county.
Despite the fall, 400-thousand pounds of equipment is still stolen from the region's farms each year, with quad-bikes and tractors top of the wish list for thieves.
City lose final match of the season
Match Report: Exeter City 1-2 Oxford United
Man dead due to 'bad batch' of herion
A major incident was declared in North Devon
Teen pregnancies falling in Devon
Number has been broadly trending down since 2015
Dental van on way to Devon to help tackle treatment crisis
It will help tackle treatment crisis in hard-to-reach communities.
Misconduct inquiry into suspended chief constable suspended
Frustration at pace of investigation
Good time for dolphins in Torbay
VIDEO: Happy pods spotted
