Teignbridge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 places the area 64.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the district's relatively low levels of criminal activity, a pattern consistent with its geographical character as a coastal and rural area with significant natural landscapes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (30.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.5%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by community dynamics rather than the high-density urban environments typically associated with higher crime rates. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the gradual resumption of tourism in coastal regions—may contribute to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, though the absence of sharp spikes in property crimes contrasts with typical summer patterns in more densely populated areas. The lower-than-average rates for violent crimes, in particular, could reflect the district's smaller population size and lower levels of social fragmentation compared to major urban centres. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Teignbridge (1.1 per 1,000) is 62% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community policing efforts or the area's demographic composition may play a role in maintaining this disparity. The data also indicates a strong focus on non-violent crimes, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage accounting for nearly 41% of all reported incidents. This balance between violent and non-violent crime may reflect the district's unique social and economic characteristics, including its reliance on tourism and agriculture, which could influence the types of criminal activity observed.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person experiencing a 200% increase from one to three incidents, and bicycle theft doubling from zero to two. These rises, though small in absolute terms, may indicate shifting patterns in local criminal activity, potentially linked to the start of summer and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime decreased by 71.4% (21 to 6), a reduction that could be attributed to the seasonal slowdown in commercial activity or improved security measures at parking areas. Other crime also fell by 50%, from eight to four incidents, though the exact drivers of this decline remain unclear. The district's performance against UK averages reveals striking disparities: violence and sexual offences are 62% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour is 39% below, and vehicle crime is 100% below the UK average. These figures underscore Teignbridge's position as an area with markedly lower levels of certain crime types compared to the rest of the country. For residents, the most immediately relevant insight is the 200% increase in theft from the person, which, while small in scale, highlights the need for continued vigilance in public areas during the summer months. The absence of sharp increases in property crimes, despite the seasonal context, contrasts with patterns seen in other regions, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement or environmental design may be influencing crime trends in Teignbridge.

Teignbridge's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, with only a 1.4% increase from 2.9 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This minimal fluctuation indicates a broadly consistent crime picture across consecutive months, a feature that may be influenced by the area's relatively low baseline rates and the absence of major seasonal disruptions. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 14 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, provides context for residents on the frequency of incidents in their local environment. When scaled to the population of 138,548, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 338 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not available due to the lack of national daily or monthly exposure figures. The population context further highlights the disparity: with fewer than 1,000 crimes recorded across the entire district in a single month, Teignbridge's crime statistics reflect a pattern of low-level, sporadic incidents rather than the high-volume, concentrated activity seen in larger urban areas. This lower density of criminal activity, combined with the area's rural and coastal character, may contribute to the perception of safety among residents, even as the data reveals a combination of factors that shape local crime patterns.