Crime Rate in Teignbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teignbridge

The total recorded crimes in Teignbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 865 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teignbridge crime rate of 6.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (363) incidents (-6.20% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (154) incidents (18.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (70) incidents (1.45% increase)
Teignbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 10
  • Trood Lane with total crimes: 9

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bushell (111 crimes), and the safest, Ipplepen (6 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Teignbridge.

Similarly, the area of Newton Abbot, Town Centre (98 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ipplepen & Broadhempston (15 crimes), with a difference of 83 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Teignbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bushell111
Dawlish North East95
Dawlish South West64
College52
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh49

Safest Wards:

Teign Valley14
Haytor12
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead11
Bishopsteignton7
Ipplepen6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newton Abbot, Town Centre98
Dawlish North95
Teignmouth South89
Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough74
Dawlish South64

Safest Areas:

Teignmouth North25
Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor22
Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton21
Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland17
Ipplepen & Broadhempston15

Teignbridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Teignbridge has recorded 865 crimes with crime rate of 6.42 ranking 262th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge404 84,175 58 8
South Hams484 74,657 821 7
East Devon823 28,653 7269 2
North Devon728 67,608 228 6
West Devon303 43,493 656 4
Exeter1,735 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon536 15,371 3176 1

Teignbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (258 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 292 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (307 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (113 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (279 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (106 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (337 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (142 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 202523
April 202514
March 202510
February 20257
January 202520
December 202413
November 202423
October 202421
September 202420
August 202412

A total of 195 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202516
April 202511
March 202520
February 202513
January 202517
December 202413
November 202414
October 202424
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 3706 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 308.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 387 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025363
June 2025387
May 2025307
April 2025289
March 2025312
February 2025300
January 2025258
December 2024292
November 2024275
October 2024307
September 2024279
August 2024337

A total of 488 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202551
May 202549
April 202543
March 202537
February 202528
January 202525
December 202428
November 202435
October 202438
September 202444
August 202449

A total of 85 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202517
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 565 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202552
May 202570
April 202541
March 202539
February 202549
January 202531
December 202441
November 202446
October 202449
September 202431
August 202450

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1454 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025154
June 2025130
May 2025162
April 2025122
March 2025145
February 2025104
January 202592
December 202488
November 202496
October 2024113
September 2024106
August 2024142

A total of 821 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202569
May 202562
April 202567
March 202571
February 202574
January 202555
December 202476
November 202474
October 202475
September 202457
August 202471

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202525
April 202528
March 202518
February 202522
January 202521
December 202411
November 202415
October 202415
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 463 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202548
May 202542
April 202545
March 202538
February 202537
January 202549
December 202423
November 202437
October 202438
September 202424
August 202435

A total of 299 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202525
May 202516
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517
January 202528
December 20249
November 202429
October 202433
September 202443
August 202426

High Crime Locations Teignbridge in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
2. Kingsway (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
3. Trood Lane (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Newton Abbot (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Other crime1
6. Highweek Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

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