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 July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawlish North East crime rate of 12.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Dawlish North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Broom Close with total crimes: 6
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Teignbridge.

    • 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 areas in the Teignbridge.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dawlish North East has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 12.55 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dawlish North East)CrimesRank (Dawlish North East)CrimesRank (Dawlish North East)
Bushell111 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West64 3535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh49 5710 2NA NA
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

Dawlish North East 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202532
May 202518
April 202533
March 202517
February 202522
January 202529
December 202425
November 202417
October 202434
September 202431
August 202426

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20257
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20256
May 202515
April 202512
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Dawlish North East in July 2025

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

1. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
2. Broom Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Exeter Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Week Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Thompson Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Olive Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Kestrel Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Morlaix Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Warren Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.