The total recorded crimes in Moretonhampstead, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moretonhampstead crime rate of 192.72 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 Moretonhampstead, encompassing approximately 93 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Moretonhampstead, we need to analyze Moretonhampstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Teignbridge:
In 2024, Moretonhampstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 90 crimes compared to 355.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moretonhampstead recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Teignbridge.
In 2023, Moretonhampstead 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, Moretonhampstead recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Teignbridge.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Teignbridge, Moretonhampstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Moretonhampstead has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 192.72 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK
In 2024, the total Moretonhampstead crimes were 90. The crime rate of Moretonhampstead in 2024 was 963.60 (year) or 80.30 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.
In 2023, the total crimes in Moretonhampstead were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.71 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Moretonhampstead) | Crimes | Rank (Moretonhampstead) | Crimes | Rank (Moretonhampstead) | |
| Bushell | 114 | 1 | 1,450 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Dawlish South West | 51 | 5 | 535 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| Ashburton & Buckfastleigh | 55 | 4 | 710 | 2 | NA | NA |
| Teignmouth East | 64 | 2 | 576 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Teignmouth Central | 15 | 20 | 213 | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| Dawlish North East | 60 | 3 | 640 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Bishopsteignton | 4 | 24 | 60 | 23 | 4 | 4 |
| Ambrook | 16 | 17 | 135 | 18 | 3 | 5 |
| Kenn Valley | 43 | 8 | 476 | 6 | NA | NA |
| Bradley | 50 | 6 | 431 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Ipplepen | 9 | 22 | 63 | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| College | 44 | 7 | 448 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Chudleigh | 21 | 14 | 292 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Teign Valley | 11 | 21 | 94 | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Teignmouth West | 32 | 12 | 385 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Kerswell-with-Combe | 37 | 9 | 339 | 11 | NA | NA |
| Buckland & Milber | 33 | 11 | 381 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Kingsteignton West | 34 | 10 | 310 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Kingsteignton East | 24 | 13 | 264 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Bovey | 20 | 15 | 284 | 14 | NA | NA |
| Haytor | 16 | 18 | 147 | 17 | NA | NA |
| Kenton & Starcross | 16 | 19 | 128 | 19 | NA | NA |
| Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead | 6 | 23 | 59 | 24 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moretonhampstead postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |