Crime Rate in Moretonhampstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moretonhampstead

The total recorded crimes in Moretonhampstead, Teignbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moretonhampstead crime rate of 160.60 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moretonhampstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lime Street with total crimes: 2
  • Fordlands Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Moretonhampstead?

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.

Moretonhampstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moretonhampstead has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 160.60 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moretonhampstead)CrimesRank (Moretonhampstead)CrimesRank (Moretonhampstead)
Bushell111 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West64 3535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh49 5710 2NA NA
Dawlish North East95 2640 32 6
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
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

Moretonhampstead 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 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Moretonhampstead in July 2025

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

1. Knowle Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lime Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fordlands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lowerdown (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ashwell Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Staddons View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bowring Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bowring Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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