Crime Rate in Dawlish South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dawlish South West

The total recorded crimes in Dawlish South West, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawlish South West crime rate of 4.39 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 South West, encompassing approximately 11,623 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Dawlish South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dawlish South West?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Dawlish South West reported a higher crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 535 crimes compared to 355. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dawlish South West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Teignbridge.

    • In 2023, Dawlish South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 12 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dawlish South West witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other areas in the Teignbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dawlish South West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dawlish South West has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Dawlish South West crimes were 535. The crime rate of Dawlish South West in 2024 was 46.03 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dawlish South West were around 12 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.03 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dawlish South West)CrimesRank (Dawlish South West)CrimesRank (Dawlish South West)
Bushell114 11,450 127 1
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh55 4710 2NA NA
Teignmouth East64 2576 4NA NA
Teignmouth Central15 20213 1611 3
Dawlish North East60 3640 32 6
Bishopsteignton4 2460 234 4
Ambrook16 17135 183 5
Kenn Valley43 8476 6NA NA
Bradley50 6431 8NA NA
Ipplepen9 2263 221 7
College44 7448 7NA NA
Chudleigh21 14292 131 8
Teign Valley11 2194 201 9
Teignmouth West32 12385 9NA NA
Kerswell-with-Combe37 9339 11NA NA
Moretonhampstead18 1690 211 10
Buckland & Milber33 11381 10NA NA
Kingsteignton West34 10310 12NA NA
Kingsteignton East24 13264 15NA NA
Bovey20 15284 14NA NA
Haytor16 18147 17NA NA
Kenton & Starcross16 19128 19NA NA
Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead6 2359 24NA NA

Dawlish South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202517
February 202515
January 202525
December 202414
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414
August 202427
July 202413
June 202448
May 202424

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202419
July 202414
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 202517
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
October 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Dawlish South West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beach Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Cliff (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Second Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Barton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dawlish (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Richmond Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Third Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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