Dawlish Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Dawlish's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 36.2% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, exceeds the UK average by 34%, suggesting a localised challenge that may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up community within Teignbridge. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents is 38.7% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends, though the dominance of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.0% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000—45% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area's relatively low population density and the influence of seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic term, which may contribute to increased anti-social activity. The seasonal context of September, marked by back-to-school transitions and the beginning of university freshers' week, may partly explain the spike in certain categories. The low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (1.7% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (1.7%), which are both significantly below UK averages, suggests that the area's built-up nature and its proximity to coastal or rural regions may reduce opportunities for such offences.

September 2023 saw a 133.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 7 incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. This surge may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or the start of the academic term, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Public order offences also doubled, with three reported cases, marking a 100% increase from August. This category's UK average is 0.6 per 1,000, meaning Dawlish's rate is 52% below the national level, highlighting a potential strength in local community management. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50.0%, declining from 2 to 1 incident, possibly due to reduced summer-related thefts. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, remains 34% above the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge that warrants focused attention.

Dawlish's crime rate in September 2023 rose 75.9% compared to August 2023, climbing from 2.8 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This shift aligns with the transition from summer to autumn, a period when seasonal rhythms in local activity may influence reporting patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, the upward trend from the previous month highlights the need for ongoing monitoring. The population context reveals that with 11,870 residents, the area's relatively low crime rate—38.7% below the UK average—suggests a safer environment compared to national benchmarks, though the month-on-month increase indicates a dynamic local landscape that may be affected by factors such as school term changes or increased community events.