Kingsbridge Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsbridge’s crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 places it 9.9% below the UK average, a notable achievement for a small built-up area within South Hams. The most significant outlier in the data is violence and sexual offences, which at 3.0 per 1,000 residents (41.3% of total crimes) are 5% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests a localised concentration of incidents, possibly tied to the area’s social fabric or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) is another category that exceeds the UK average by 27%, highlighting ongoing challenges in community management. By contrast, public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) are 15% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low levels of nightlife activity. The overall crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent crime (19 incidents) over property crime (11), a balance that may reflect Kingsbridge’s character as a small town with limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season in nearby coastal areas, the local crime profile may be influenced by transient populations and increased outdoor activity. However, the town’s overall safety record remains strong, with crime rates significantly lower than the UK average for categories like burglary (29% below) and shoplifting (21% below). These figures underscore the effectiveness of local policing strategies, though the persistent above-average levels in violence and anti-social behaviour indicate areas for further attention.

June saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with other crime increasing by 100% from zero to two incidents — a sudden spike that defies historical patterns. This category, which includes non-specific criminal activities, now exceeds the UK average by 87%. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft each rose by 50%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic from early summer tourism. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50% to one incident, suggesting improved security measures or seasonal deterrence. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (41.3% of total crimes), fell by 13.6% compared to May, due to the start of summer and more outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour also remained 27% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities.

Kingsbridge’s crime rate in June 2025 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 13.3% drop from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the easing of post-holiday pressure in the area, though seasonal tourism may have introduced new dynamics. Locally, the 46 reported crimes over 30 days equate to roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic reflects both the town’s smaller population and its generally lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. While the decrease is encouraging, the persistence of violent crime and anti-social behaviour at levels above the UK average suggests targeted interventions may still be needed in specific community areas.