Teignbridge Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge’s overall crime rate in August 2024 was 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower crime levels in the area, which may be influenced by its geographical and demographic characteristics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.3% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.5%), highlighting a mix of personal and property-related offences. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—may contribute to fluctuations in certain crime types, such as burglary, which could be exacerbated by the increased presence of empty homes during the summer. However, the data also shows that Teignbridge’s residents experience significantly lower rates of certain crimes compared to the UK average. For example, violence and sexual offences are 14% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 31% below. These disparities may be attributed to local initiatives, community engagement, or the area’s character as a relatively low-density region with strong local policing. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between addressing immediate concerns and maintaining long-term strategies to sustain the area’s current safety record.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in August 2024 was the 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, highlights a sharp shift in crime patterns that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during holidays or changes in tourist behaviour. Concurrently, robbery incidents doubled, climbing from 1 to 2 cases, suggesting a possible correlation with heightened activity in certain areas during the peak holiday season. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 36.8%, declining from 19 to 12 incidents, a drop that may reflect improved security measures or reduced car usage during the summer months. Drug-related offences also decreased by 32%, from 25 to 17 cases, though this trend remains to be seen in subsequent months. Teignbridge’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) is 14% below the UK average, a consistent indicator of the area’s lower prevalence of such crimes compared to national benchmarks. These shifts in crime mix underscore the dynamic nature of local policing challenges and the importance of adapting strategies to seasonal and situational factors.

Teignbridge’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9. This downward trend suggests a continued period of relative stability in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the district recorded an average of 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Teignbridge, provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 186 residents, a measure that contextualises the monthly exposure of residents to crime. This rate remains well below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reinforcing Teignbridge’s position as a comparatively safer area. The population context further highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes (744), the rate per capita remains low, reflecting either effective policing or demographic factors such as lower population density. The reduction in vehicle crime by 36.8% and the drop in drug-related offences by 32% may indicate seasonal shifts or targeted interventions in specific areas, though these changes warrant further local analysis to identify underlying causes.