Kingsbridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Kingsbridge recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.3% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime in the built-up area within South Hams. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (35.1% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (24.3%), and criminal damage and arson (16.2%). These categories diverged significantly from national trends, with anti-social behaviour rates 79% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences remained 46% below. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely influenced these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, which often peaks in areas with transient populations or high youth activity, may have been amplified by the influx of students. Conversely, the decline in shoplifting (-83.3% month-on-month) could be attributed to the end of summer tourism, when retail areas typically see higher theft rates. While property crimes remained relatively low (12 incidents, or 32.4% of total crimes), the dominance of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted community engagement. The lower violent crime rate may be partially explained by Kingsbridge's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community, where social cohesion can act as a deterrent. However, the significant rise in anti-social behaviour suggests that local authorities may need to reassess strategies for managing public spaces and addressing underlying causes, such as alcohol-related incidents or disputes in residential areas.

September saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This contrasted with sharp declines in shoplifting (-83.3%), drugs-related offences (-66.7%), and burglary (-57.1%). The crime mix shifted with anti-social behaviour (35.1% of total crimes) becoming the dominant category, 79% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained 46% below the UK average, despite accounting for 24.3% of local crimes. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal dynamics, with back-to-school activities potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour while reduced summer tourism likely explains the drop in shoplifting. Residents should note that while violent crime remains below the national average, anti-social behaviour incidents have surged, highlighting a need for community awareness in local hotspots.

Kingsbridge's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 47.2% drop from 11.1 per 1,000 in August. This represents a marked shift in the area's monthly exposure to crime, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 170 residents over the course of the month. Daily, the area saw an average of one crime per day, a figure that translates to a localised frequency far below the UK-wide average. When scaled to the population of 6,298, the 37 total crimes reported in September mean that any given resident faced a 0.059% chance of being directly affected by crime during the month. This reduction contrasts sharply with the previous month's rate, suggesting a seasonal or situational factor may have contributed to the decline, though no specific cause is evident in the data. The daily crime count, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the risks residents face, even in an area with historically lower crime rates.