Crime Rate in Teignmouth Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teignmouth Central

The total recorded crimes in Teignmouth Central, Teignbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teignmouth Central crime rate of 1.40 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 Teignmouth Central, encompassing approximately 10,732 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Teignmouth Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grenville Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Breakneck Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Teignmouth Central?

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

  • Relative to Teignbridge:

    • In 2024, Teignmouth Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Teignbridge average, with 213 crimes compared to 355.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Teignmouth Central recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Teignbridge.

    • In 2023, Teignmouth Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Teignbridge average, with 11 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Teignmouth Central witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Teignbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Teignmouth Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Teignmouth Central has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Teignbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Teignmouth Central crimes were 213. The crime rate of Teignmouth Central in 2024 was 19.85 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Teignmouth Central were around 11 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.02 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Teignbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Teignmouth Central)CrimesRank (Teignmouth Central)CrimesRank (Teignmouth Central)
Bushell114 11,450 127 1
Dawlish South West51 5535 512 2
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh55 4710 2NA NA
Teignmouth East64 2576 4NA NA
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

Teignmouth Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202516
February 202521
January 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Teignmouth Central in May 2025

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

1. Grenville Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Breakneck Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Shackleton Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ashleigh Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Coombe Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Upper Hermosa Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rope Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Yannons (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grove Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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