Crime Rate in Bushell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushell

The total recorded crimes in Bushell, Teignbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushell crime rate of 4.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-48.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Bushell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highweek Street with total crimes: 8
  • Union Street with total crimes: 8
  • Newton Abbot with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Bushell has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushell)CrimesRank (Bushell)CrimesRank (Bushell)
Dawlish South West64 3535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh49 5710 2NA NA
Dawlish North East95 2640 32 6
Teignmouth Central21 17213 1611 3
Bishopsteignton7 2360 234 4
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

Bushell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202552
May 202539
April 202532
March 202539
February 202535
January 202535
December 202450
November 202429
October 202437
September 202430
August 202442

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202520
April 202520
March 202515
February 202526
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202428

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202526
May 20258
April 202516
March 202520
February 20259
January 202523
December 20249
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Bushell in July 2025

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

1. Highweek Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Union Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Newton Abbot (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hameldown Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Quay Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
8. Osborne Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. St Annes Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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