Crime Rate in Ambrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ambrook

The total recorded crimes in Ambrook, Teignbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ambrook crime rate of 3.57 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 Ambrook, encompassing approximately 1,683 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ambrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 3
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ogwell End Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ambrook?

To understand the safety of Ambrook, we need to analyze Ambrook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Ambrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 135 crimes compared to 355.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ambrook recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ambrook had fewer crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 3 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ambrook witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Teignbridge, Ambrook has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ambrook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ambrook has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 3.57 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Ambrook crimes were 135. The crime rate of Ambrook in 2024 was 80.21 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ambrook were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.78 (year) or 0.15 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Teignbridge)CrimesRank (Teignbridge)CrimesRank (Teignbridge)
Bushell113 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West34 10535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh55 2710 2NA NA
Teignmouth Central27 13213 1611 3
Dawlish North East37 8640 32 6
Teignmouth East55 3576 4NA NA
Bishopsteignton1 2460 234 4
Kingsteignton West47 4310 12NA NA
College43 5448 7NA NA
Kenn Valley42 6476 6NA NA
Ipplepen7 2263 221 7
Bradley39 7431 8NA NA
Chudleigh32 11292 131 8
Teign Valley9 1994 201 9
Teignmouth West27 14385 9NA NA
Bovey35 9284 14NA NA
Moretonhampstead10 1890 211 10
Buckland & Milber32 12381 10NA NA
Kerswell-with-Combe20 16339 11NA NA
Kingsteignton East23 15264 15NA NA
Haytor9 20147 17NA NA
Kenton & Starcross11 17128 19NA NA
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead8 2159 24NA NA

Ambrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Ambrook in March 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Rectory Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ogwell End Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holbeam Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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