Crime Rate in Teign Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teign Valley

The total recorded crimes in Teign Valley, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teign Valley crime rate of 70.24 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 Teign Valley, encompassing approximately 156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Teign Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Six Acres with total crimes: 2
  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 1
  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Teign Valley?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Teign Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 94 crimes compared to 355.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Teign Valley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Teignbridge.

    • In 2023, Teign Valley 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, Teign Valley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Teignbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Teignbridge, Teign Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Teign Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Teign Valley has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 70.24 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Teign Valley crimes were 94. The crime rate of Teign Valley in 2024 was 600.26 (year) or 50.02 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Teign Valley were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.39 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Teign Valley)CrimesRank (Teign Valley)CrimesRank (Teign Valley)
Bushell114 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West51 5535 512 2
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
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

Teign Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 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 Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Drugs 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 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Teign Valley in May 2025

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

1. Six Acres (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Stafford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stafford Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Layne Fields (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Layne Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burnt Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lowton Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cleave Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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