Crime Rate in Bishopsteignton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopsteignton

The total recorded crimes in Bishopsteignton, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsteignton crime rate of 8.85 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 Bishopsteignton, encompassing approximately 452 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopsteignton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murley Grange with total crimes: 1
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1
  • Flow Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bishopsteignton?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Bishopsteignton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 60 crimes compared to 355.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishopsteignton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Teignbridge.

    • In 2023, Bishopsteignton had fewer crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 4 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bishopsteignton witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Teignbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bishopsteignton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishopsteignton has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 8.85 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopsteignton crimes were 60. The crime rate of Bishopsteignton in 2024 was 132.71 (year) or 11.06 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopsteignton were around 4 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.85 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopsteignton)CrimesRank (Bishopsteignton)CrimesRank (Bishopsteignton)
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
Ambrook16 17135 183 5
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

Bishopsteignton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, 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 Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

In March 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In February 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20254
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bishopsteignton in May 2025

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

1. Murley Grange (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Flow Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Cockhaven Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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