Dawlish Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,870 residents, Dawlish recorded 67 crimes in March 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant gap that underscores the area's generally safer profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.3% of all reports. This category's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average, consistent with the area's historical trend of lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributed 26.9% of all crimes.5 per 1,000 is 29% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or policing priorities may be influencing this pattern. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring with longer evenings and adjusted daylight hours—may have played a role in shaping these figures. While violent crime rates remain below national averages, the elevation in anti-social behaviour indicates areas for targeted intervention. The lower rates of property crimes, particularly vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and shoplifting (84% below UK average), could be attributed to Dawlish's built-up character and potential local initiatives that deter such offences.

March 2024 saw notable increases in vehicle crime (+100%) and burglary (+100%), with both categories rising from zero to one and one to two incidents respectively. This spike in vehicle crime may partly explain by the transition to spring, as more vehicles are on the road and daylight hours increase. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 66.7%, from three to one incident, a shift that could reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26.9% of all crimes, was 29% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local challenge. This category's elevation contrasts with other categories like public order offences, which fell 40% from the previous month. The data also shows that vehicle crime in Dawlish was 79% below the UK average, indicating a marked difference in local patterns compared to national trends.

Dawlish's crime rate in March 2024 remained stable at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime for Dawlish's population. When scaled to the area's 11,870 residents, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable level of risk, particularly when compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The stability in crime rates aligns with the area's historical trends, where built-up areas within Teignbridge have consistently shown lower crime rates than the national average. This suggests that local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or environmental design may contribute to maintaining this lower rate.