Teignbridge Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 42.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.6%. This pattern suggests a combination of social dynamics and environmental factors influencing crime types. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places Teignbridge 29.8% below the UK average of 8.4, highlighting a safer-than-average local environment. Seasonal context for July—a peak summer month with schools out, tourist activity, and festivals—may partly explain the prominence of violent crimes, which often surge during periods of increased social interaction and outdoor events. Anti-social behaviour, which was 24% below the UK average, may reflect community-specific norms or effective local policing strategies. The relatively low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (71% below the UK average), could indicate strong retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-footfall areas compared to other regions. This crime mix illustrates an area where community engagement and policing efforts appear to mitigate property-related offences, while social factors contribute to a higher proportion of violent incidents. The data underscores the importance of understanding local context when interpreting crime statistics, as Teignbridge's profile differs significantly from the national average.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime rising by 26.7% (15 → 19) and anti-social behaviour increasing by 18.8% (128 → 152). These increases may be linked to summer-related factors, such as more vehicles on the road during peak tourist season or heightened social activity in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 45% (60 → 33), a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, and theft from the person fell by 66.7% (3 → 1), suggesting improved retail security measures or a reduced likelihood of opportunistic theft during busy periods. Violent crimes remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—12% lower than the national figure. This could reflect the area's demographic profile or the effectiveness of local initiatives targeting violent crime. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 18.4% (76 → 90), tied to increased outdoor events or seasonal maintenance activities. For residents, the 71% gap between Teignbridge's shoplifting rate and the UK average offers a concrete insight into the local retail environment's security posture, which may provide reassurance to shoppers.

Teignbridge's crime rate in July 2024 increased by 5.2% compared to the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 26 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 819 incidents. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Teignbridge. The population context further highlights the significance of these numbers: with 138,548 residents, the 819 crimes represent a manageable proportion of the population. This suggests that even with the 5.2% increase, the area remains safer than the UK average. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that while crime rates are rising, the overall profile remains distinct from the national context, with property crimes continuing to lag significantly. For local residents, the 1-in-169 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of safety, illustrating that the likelihood of being affected by crime is lower than in many other areas across the UK.