Crime Rate in Teignbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teignbridge

The total recorded crimes in Teignbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 722 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teignbridge crime rate of 5.36 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (312) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (145) incidents (39.42% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (71) incidents (-4.05% decrease)
Teignbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milletts Close with total crimes: 13
  • Union Street with total crimes: 11
  • West End Terrace 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 (113 crimes), and the safest, Bishopsteignton (1 crimes), is 112 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 Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton (10 crimes), with a difference of 88 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Teignbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bushell113
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh55
Teignmouth East55
Kingsteignton West47
College43

Safest Wards:

Haytor9
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead8
Ipplepen7
Ambrook6
Bishopsteignton1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newton Abbot, Town Centre98
Teignmouth South88
Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough61
Ogwell, Mile End & Teigngrace51
Starcross & Exminster49

Safest Areas:

Kingskerswell20
Ipplepen & Broadhempston19
Bishopsteignton & Shaldon18
Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor16
Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton10

Teignbridge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Teignbridge has recorded 722 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 10168th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge388 54,175 58 8
South Hams360 84,657 821 7
East Devon627 78,653 7269 2
North Devon668 27,608 228 6
West Devon272 63,493 656 4
Exeter1,581 118,875 1129 3
Mid Devon410 35,371 3176 1

Teignbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 361 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (602 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (256 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 332.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 602 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025312
February 2025300
January 2025258
December 2024292
November 2024275
October 2024307
September 2024279
August 2024337
July 2024361
June 2024602

A total of 1296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 129.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025145
February 2025104
January 202592
December 202488
November 202496
October 2024113
September 2024106
August 2024142
July 2024154
June 2024256

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 280 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202528
December 20249
November 202429
October 202433
September 202443
August 202426
July 202423
June 202454

A total of 796 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202574
January 202555
December 202476
November 202474
October 202475
September 202457
August 202471
July 202489
June 2024154

A total of 198 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202522
January 202521
December 202411
November 202415
October 202415
September 202412
August 202417
July 202425
June 202442

A total of 206 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 202517
December 202413
November 202414
October 202424
September 202420
August 202418
July 202423
June 202444

A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202549
January 202531
December 202441
November 202446
October 202449
September 202431
August 202450
July 202456
June 2024114

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 439 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202528
January 202525
December 202428
November 202435
October 202438
September 202444
August 202449
July 202443
June 2024112

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202537
January 202549
December 202423
November 202437
October 202438
September 202424
August 202435
July 202433
June 2024120

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 202520
December 202413
November 202423
October 202421
September 202420
August 202412
July 202421
June 202430

High Crime Locations Teignbridge in March 2025

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

1. Milletts Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
2. Union Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. West End Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Wellington Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other crime1
5. Quay Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
6. Beach Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2

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