Crime Rate in Bishopsteignton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopsteignton

The total recorded crimes in Bishopsteignton, Teignbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsteignton crime rate of 2.21 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopsteignton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coombe Way 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bishopsteignton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 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.

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
Kingsteignton West47 4310 12NA NA
Ambrook6 23135 183 5
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

Bishopsteignton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Possession of weapons were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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 2 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
April 20241

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 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopsteignton in March 2025

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

1. Coombe Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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