Teignbridge Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's November 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents stands at 62.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant discrepancies between the area and the national benchmark. This stark contrast highlights the area's status as a relatively safe community, where crime is both infrequent and lower than the average UK experience. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.5% of all reported incidents. This figure, while the highest among all categories, remains 61% below the UK average for the same category. The second most common crime was anti-social behaviour, contributing 23.5% of the total, with rates 33% below the UK average. These patterns may be influenced by Teignbridge's largely rural character, where lower population density and strong community networks likely reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors also played a role, as November brought darker evenings and the approach of winter, conditions that may have contributed to a slight increase in vehicle crime and bicycle theft, both of which rose by 100% compared to the previous month. However, these increases were offset by a notable decline in burglary and anti-social behaviour, suggesting that local conditions and seasonal rhythms have a measurable impact on crime patterns. The overall crime rate, while showing a 6.6% increase from the previous month, remains firmly in line with the area's historical trend of low criminal activity, further reinforcing the notion that Teignbridge is a safer environment compared to the UK as a whole.

November 2023 saw notable month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and possession of weapons all doubling compared to the previous month. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in local patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or the Black Friday shopping period. Conversely, burglary, anti-social behaviour, and other theft all decreased, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 19.6% to 90 incidents. This decline in anti-social behaviour may be attributed to the end of term at local schools or reduced social activity during colder weather. The breakdown also reveals that Teignbridge's rates for nearly all crime types are significantly below the UK average. For example, violence and sexual offences in the area are 61% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. This disparity may be influenced by Teignbridge's character as a largely rural district, where community cohesion and lower population density likely contribute to lower levels of violent crime.

Teignbridge's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 6.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.6 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a local trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the transition from autumn to winter. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in community life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 362 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population of 138,548. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of national daily or monthly exposure figures. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 6.6% increase, Teignbridge remains one of the safest areas in the UK, with crime levels far below the national benchmark. For residents, this means that while crime is not absent, it is rare enough to be a minor concern in daily life.