Crime Rate in Teignbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teignbridge

The total recorded crimes in Teignbridge, UK in February 2026 are around 572 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teignbridge crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Teignbridge, encompassing approximately 134,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (278) incidents (-8.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (38.89% increase)
Teignbridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Oakymead Park with total crimes: 10
  • East Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10

Teignbridge Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

How safe is Teignbridge?

To understand the safety of Teignbridge, we need to analyze Teignbridge crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Teignbridge has recorded 8,510 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 63.13 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 282 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 63 crimes with a crime rate of 0.47, ranking it 318 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Devon:

    • In 2024, Teignbridge reported a higher crime volume than the Devon average, with 8,510 crimes compared to 7,668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Teignbridge recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Teignbridge had fewer crimes than the Devon average, with 63 crimes compared to 94. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Teignbridge recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Teignbridge is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Devon, Teignbridge has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Teignbridge Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Teignbridge has recorded 572 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 281th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2024, the total Teignbridge crimes were 8,510. The crime rate of Teignbridge in 2024 was 63.13 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking it 282 danzarous in the UK. Teignbridge ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Teignbridge were around 63 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.47 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking 318 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Devon, Teignbridge ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Teignbridge

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge328 84,175 58 8
South Hams375 74,657 821 7
East Devon600 28,653 7269 2
North Devon507 67,608 228 6
West Devon247 43,493 656 4
Exeter1,401 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon402 15,371 3176 1

Teignbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 278 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (305 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 300 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (366 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (311 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (319 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (116 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (354 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (123 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 363 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (387 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (307 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (162 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (289 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (122 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (312 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (145 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 300 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202636
December 202573
November 202581
October 2025112
September 2025116
August 2025123
July 2025154
June 2025130
May 2025162
April 2025122
March 2025145
February 2025104

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202611
December 202516
November 202525
October 202510
September 202523
August 202514
July 202517
June 202517
May 202525
April 202528
March 202518
February 202522

A total of 217 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202618
December 202514
November 202512
October 202525
September 202525
August 202516
July 202516
June 202513
May 202516
April 202511
March 202520
February 202513

A total of 641 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202642
December 202538
November 202552
October 202558
September 202549
August 202552
July 202566
June 202552
May 202570
April 202541
March 202539
February 202549

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 202510
November 202512
October 20255
September 20257
August 202510
July 20254
June 202517
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 542 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202630
December 202538
November 202538
October 202532
September 202550
August 202552
July 202561
June 202551
May 202549
April 202543
March 202537
February 202528

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254

A total of 530 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202648
December 202514
November 202543
October 202537
September 202529
August 202550
July 202547
June 202548
May 202542
April 202545
March 202538
February 202537

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20267
December 202514
November 202511
October 20257
September 202517
August 202513
July 202526
June 202516
May 202523
April 202514
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 4191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 322.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 387 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026278
January 2026305
December 2025300
November 2025366
October 2025311
September 2025319
August 2025354
July 2025363
June 2025387
May 2025307
April 2025289
March 2025312
February 2025300

A total of 821 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202654
December 202550
November 202564
October 202565
September 202557
August 202569
July 202570
June 202569
May 202562
April 202567
March 202571
February 202574

A total of 265 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202617
December 202522
November 202526
October 202517
September 202521
August 202510
July 202532
June 202525
May 202516
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Teignbridge in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Teignbridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Oakymead Park (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. East Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Trood Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Hopkins Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1

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