Crime Rate in Chudleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chudleigh

The total recorded crimes in Chudleigh, Teignbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chudleigh crime rate of 10.75 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 Chudleigh, encompassing approximately 2,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Chudleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunley Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chudleigh?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Chudleigh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 292 crimes compared to 355.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chudleigh recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chudleigh had fewer crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 1 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chudleigh recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Teignbridge, Chudleigh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chudleigh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chudleigh has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 10.75 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Chudleigh crimes were 292. The crime rate of Chudleigh in 2024 was 98.13 (year) or 8.18 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chudleigh were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.34 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 8 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
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
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

Chudleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 20248
September 202410
August 202415
July 202416
June 202410
May 202416
April 20244

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Chudleigh in March 2025

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

1. Dunley Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Lears Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Colway Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Old Exeter Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Gales Crest (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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