Teignbridge Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 138,548, Teignbridge recorded 456 crimes in March 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—56.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its mix of rural and coastal communities. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.7% of all reported incidents (213 cases), yet this category remained 45% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.9% of total crimes (68 cases), also significantly lower than the national rate. Seasonal factors may contribute to these trends, as March marks the transition to spring with longer evenings potentially altering crime dynamics. Property crimes, though fewer in number (118 cases), showed a marked disparity from the UK average, with vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (58% below national rates) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (70% below). The area's rural character likely explains the lower incidence of theft from the person (100% below UK average) and bicycle theft, which may be less common in non-urban settings. These patterns suggest a crime profile shaped by Teignbridge's geography and community structure, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominating despite the area's overall safety compared to the UK average.

March 2023 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime (+180%) and possession of weapons (+266.7%), with 28 and 11 incidents respectively. These increases contrast with steep declines in anti-social behaviour (-46%) and public order offences (-43%), which may reflect seasonal shifts as evenings lengthen. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (46.7% of total crimes), though they were 45% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000. Other notable trends include a 59% shortfall in shoplifting compared to national rates and a 100% deficit in bicycle theft, suggesting Teignbridge's rural character may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Residents should note the significant drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 126 incidents in February to 68 in March—a reduction that could ease pressure on local community services.

Teignbridge's crime rate in March 2023 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 9.6% drop from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends as daylight hours increase, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 15 crimes were reported across the 31 days of March, translating to one crime for every 304 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure figure remains lower than the UK average, the local context is distinct: Teignbridge's mix of rural and coastal communities may contribute to a different crime profile compared to densely populated urban areas. The decrease in anti-social behaviour (46% drop) and public order offences (43% drop) could reflect the impact of longer evenings and warmer weather, though these shifts remain consistent with historical patterns in similar regions. The population-scaled perspective shows that Teignbridge's residents face a significantly lower risk of crime compared to the UK average, with 56.6% fewer crimes per 1,000 people.