Crime Rate in Dawlish North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dawlish North East

The total recorded crimes in Dawlish North East, Teignbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawlish North East crime rate of 4.89 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 Dawlish North East, encompassing approximately 7,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dawlish North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Veryan Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hensford Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dawlish North East?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Dawlish North East reported a higher crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 640 crimes compared to 355. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dawlish North East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dawlish North East had fewer crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 2 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dawlish North East recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dawlish North East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dawlish North East has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Dawlish North East crimes were 640. The crime rate of Dawlish North East in 2024 was 84.54 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dawlish North East were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.26 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 6 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
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

Dawlish North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202522
January 202529
December 202425
November 202417
October 202434
September 202431
August 202426
July 202439
June 202452
May 202424
April 202426

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202424
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dawlish North East in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Veryan Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
3. Hensford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Penfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Swallows Acre (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Langdon Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Week Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Port Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Priory Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queen Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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