Dawlish Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dawlish's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a nuanced interplay between local trends and national benchmarks. At 7.7 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate remains 4.9% below the UK average of 8.1, a position that reflects both effective policing and the area's unique characteristics. The dominant crime type—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 47.3% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). This overrepresentation may be tied to Dawlish's role as a commuter hub within Teignbridge, where interactions in transport nodes and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour (15.4% of all crimes) and public order offences (9.9%) also feature prominently, though the latter is 36% above the UK average. These figures may be influenced by the start of summer, when increased foot traffic and social activity in coastal areas can amplify public order challenges. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the onset of tourism—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, with the potential for more incidents in outdoor spaces and public venues. While property crimes (23 total) remain a smaller share of the overall tally, the surge in vehicle crime and burglary suggests that local infrastructure and summer-specific vulnerabilities may require targeted attention.

June 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime skyrocketed by 500%, rising from one incident to six, a jump that may be linked to increased traffic or summer-related events. Public order offences also surged by 350%, with reports rising from two to nine, potentially tied to the start of the tourist season in the area. Burglary doubled from zero to five incidents, a stark increase that could reflect heightened vulnerability during the summer months. Conversely, shoplifting and drug-related offences dropped sharply, with shoplifting falling by 75% (from eight to two) and drug crimes declining by 80% (from five to one). These contrasting trends highlight a shifting crime mix, with property-related offences surging while personal crime categories dropped. The 47.3% share of violent crimes, significantly above the UK average for this category, suggests a persistent challenge in addressing public safety concerns in Dawlish.

Dawlish's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 9.7% from the previous month, climbing to 7.7 per 1,000 residents from 7.0 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall position 4.9% below the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged three incidents per day over the month, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 130 residents—a ratio that, while lower than the UK average, warrants attention given the recent month-on-month increase. The population context further highlights that Dawlish's 11,870 residents face a crime environment shaped by both seasonal activity and local dynamics, such as the influx of summer visitors to coastal areas. This combination of factors may influence the balance between property and violent crime, though the exact drivers remain to be explored in future analyses.