Crime Rate in Ambrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ambrook

The total recorded crimes in Ambrook, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ambrook crime rate of 9.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ambrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 7
  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 4
  • Totnes Road 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 areas in the Teignbridge.

    • 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 areas in the Teignbridge.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ambrook has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 9.51 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ambrook)CrimesRank (Ambrook)CrimesRank (Ambrook)
Bushell114 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West51 5535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh55 4710 2NA NA
Teignmouth East64 2576 4NA NA
Teignmouth Central15 20213 1611 3
Dawlish North East60 3640 32 6
Bishopsteignton4 2460 234 4
Kenn Valley43 8476 6NA NA
Bradley50 6431 8NA NA
Ipplepen9 2263 221 7
College44 7448 7NA NA
Chudleigh21 14292 131 8
Teign Valley11 2194 201 9
Teignmouth West32 12385 9NA NA
Kerswell-with-Combe37 9339 11NA NA
Moretonhampstead18 1690 211 10
Buckland & Milber33 11381 10NA NA
Kingsteignton West34 10310 12NA NA
Kingsteignton East24 13264 15NA NA
Bovey20 15284 14NA NA
Haytor16 18147 17NA NA
Kenton & Starcross16 19128 19NA NA
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead6 2359 24NA NA

Ambrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Ambrook in May 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Berkshire Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Totnes Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. West View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ogwell End Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Copsey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holbeam Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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