Teignbridge Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Teignbridge recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 234 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The area's crime profile shows a clear dominance of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 46.2% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the second most common category, anti-social behaviour (17.6%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime contributes 20% of total crimes, while anti-social behaviour accounts for 12%. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the prominence of violence, as indoor environments and reduced daylight hours could heighten tensions in communal spaces. Property crime remains relatively low, with vehicle crime and shoplifting both significantly below UK averages. However, the concentration of violent crime suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or service provision in high-density areas, may play a role. The data illustrates a combination of environmental and social factors, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

February 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 200% compared to January (1 to 3 incidents). This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 46.3% (from 41 to 22 incidents), likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during winter. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 5.1%, suggesting that social gatherings or seasonal pressures may have contributed to this trend. Teignbridge's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, while shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) is 81% below the national figure. These discrepancies highlight the area's unique characteristics, with property crime remaining comparatively low despite its coastal and rural nature. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 39.4% gap between Teignbridge's overall crime rate and the UK average—a figure that suggests the area's crime environment is significantly safer than the national norm.

Teignbridge's February 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a period typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail and leisure areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 20 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk. When scaled to the population of 138,548 residents, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 234 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a shift in crime distribution, with property crimes declining more sharply than violent crimes. This may reflect the impact of seasonal factors on different crime types, such as reduced vehicle crime linked to colder weather and shorter daylight hours. While Teignbridge's overall safety profile remains strong, the relative stability in violent crime rates compared to property crime suggests that localised factors—such as community policing efforts or social service availability—may be influencing the broader crime profile.