Crime Rate in Bushell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushell

The total recorded crimes in Bushell, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushell crime rate of 4.78 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 Bushell, encompassing approximately 23,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Bushell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highweek Street with total crimes: 10
  • Quay Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bushell?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Bushell reported a higher crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 1,450 crimes compared to 355. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bushell witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Teignbridge.

    • In 2023, Bushell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 27 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bushell witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Teignbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Teignbridge, Bushell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bushell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bushell has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Bushell crimes were 1,450. The crime rate of Bushell in 2024 was 60.85 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushell were around 27 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.13 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushell)CrimesRank (Bushell)CrimesRank (Bushell)
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
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

Bushell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 20247
August 20247
July 202417

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202532
March 202539
February 202535
January 202535
December 202450
November 202429
October 202437
September 202430
August 202442
July 202446

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202515
February 202526
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202428
July 202438

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202520
February 20259
January 202523
December 20249
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Bushell in May 2025

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

1. Highweek Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Quay Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Bank Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Netley Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Prince Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hopkins Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Victoria Place (Map)
Total4
Public order4
10. Osborne Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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