Crime Rate in Bushell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushell

The total recorded crimes in Bushell, Teignbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushell crime rate of 4.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
Bushell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 12
  • Highweek Street with total crimes: 9
  • Quay Terrace 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bushell has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 4.74 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Teignbridge)CrimesRank (Teignbridge)CrimesRank (Teignbridge)
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
Bishopsteignton1 2460 234 4
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

Bushell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 20247
August 20247
July 202417
June 202416
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202535
January 202535
December 202450
November 202429
October 202437
September 202430
August 202442
July 202446
June 202488
May 202461
April 202443

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202426
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202430
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202526
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202428
July 202438
June 202488
May 202428
April 202413

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20259
January 202523
December 20249
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202446
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Bushell in March 2025

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

1. Union Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Highweek Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Quay Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
4. Bank Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. East Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newton Abbot (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
8. Highweek Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadowside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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