Crime Rate in Bishopsteignton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopsteignton

The total recorded crimes in Bishopsteignton, Teignbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsteignton crime rate of 15.48 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 Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopsteignton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flow Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Berry Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Murley Crescent 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 July 2025 the Bishopsteignton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 15.48 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopsteignton)CrimesRank (Bishopsteignton)CrimesRank (Bishopsteignton)
Bushell111 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West64 3535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh49 5710 2NA NA
Dawlish North East95 2640 32 6
Teignmouth Central21 17213 1611 3
Teignmouth East47 6576 4NA NA
College52 4448 7NA NA
Ambrook15 18135 183 5
Kenn Valley47 7476 6NA NA
Ipplepen6 2463 221 7
Chudleigh28 15292 131 8
Bradley38 10431 8NA NA
Teignmouth West46 8385 9NA NA
Teign Valley14 2094 201 9
Kingsteignton West40 9310 12NA NA
Moretonhampstead15 1990 211 10
Buckland & Milber32 12381 10NA NA
Kerswell-with-Combe34 11339 11NA NA
Bovey30 13284 14NA NA
Kingsteignton East29 14264 15NA NA
Kenton & Starcross22 16128 19NA NA
Haytor12 21147 17NA NA
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead11 2259 24NA NA

Bishopsteignton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopsteignton in July 2025

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

1. Flow Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Berry Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Murley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St John'S Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Cockhaven Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meadow View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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