Teignbridge Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance highlights the area’s consistently lower crime profile, particularly in violent crime categories, where incidents of violence and sexual offences were 22% below the national average. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.7% of all recorded incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.9%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). These figures align with the seasonal context of December, a month marked by the Christmas shopping peak, party season, and extended dark evenings. The high proportion of violent crimes may be influenced by the convergence of holiday-related stress and increased social interactions, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which includes disturbances and disorder, was 36% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s community-oriented policing strategies and the relatively low population density of its rural and coastal regions. The data also shows that property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers, remain a concern, with shoplifting incidents 65% below the UK average. This suggests that targeted efforts in retail areas may be contributing to the reduced rates of theft. Overall, Teignbridge’s crime picture in December 2024 illustrates a balance between seasonal challenges and the effectiveness of local crime prevention initiatives.

December saw notable declines in burglary, with incidents dropping by 69% from 29 to 9, and vehicle crime falling by 52.2% (23 to 11). These reductions may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as fewer outdoor activities during darker evenings or increased security measures around holiday periods. Conversely, robbery incidents doubled from 1 to 2, marking a 100% increase, while violence and sexual offences rose by 7.2% (263 to 282). This uptick in violent crime, though modest, contrasts with the broader downward trend and may be linked to the pressure of the festive season. Across all categories, Teignbridge consistently outperforms the UK average, with shoplifting incidents 65% below the national rate and anti-social behaviour 36% below. These figures suggest that the area’s community-focused policing and rural infrastructure may contribute to its lower crime profile, though the rise in robbery highlights the need for continued vigilance in high-risk areas.

Teignbridge's crime rate in December 2024 fell by 8.4% compared to November, marking a sustained decline from the previous month. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed over the past year, though December’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents still remains 39.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 19 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal fluctuations, underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the population of 138,548, the monthly exposure of 1 crime per 234 residents illustrates the rarity of incidents in Teignbridge, even during periods of heightened activity like the Christmas shopping season. This context is critical for residents assessing personal risk, as the data suggests that the area's crime profile remains significantly more favourable than the UK average across most categories.