Teignbridge Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 placed it 31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the district's distinct crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.4% of all reported incidents (299 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%). These figures align with the area's mix of rural and coastal environments, where seasonal factors such as the start of summer tourism may influence patterns. The violence rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 20% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the impact of local initiatives or the absence of high-density urban centres that often correlate with higher violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 36% below the UK average, linked to the district's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime showed mixed trends, the overall balance between violent and property crimes suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal activity. The summer months, with their extended daylight and increased tourism, may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes while dampening others through increased surveillance or community engagement.

June 2024 saw a striking 233.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 18 to 60 incidents—a jump that may partly reflect the start of summer tourism in Teignbridge's coastal and rural areas. This surge contrasts with a 42.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 26 to 15 cases, potentially influenced by reduced commuter traffic or heightened security in parking areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 36% below the UK average (0.9 vs 1.4 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area's community policing efforts or lower population density. A notable outlier was 'other crime,' which rose 91.7% (12 to 23 cases) and exceeded the UK average by 25%, suggesting either a shift in reported categories or unmet demand for specific investigative resources. For residents, the 26 crimes reported daily serve as a tangible benchmark for local crime frequency, even as overall rates remain well below national levels.

Teignbridge's crime rate in June 2024 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 4.5% increase from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 26 crimes reported per day across the district—a figure that, while notable, reflects a safer environment compared to national trends. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 178 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this area. With a population of 138,548, the monthly exposure statistic highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, even as local patterns diverge from UK-wide trends. This contrast is amplified by categories such as vehicle crime (78% below UK average) and shoplifting (35% below UK average), which suggest Teignbridge's unique characteristics—perhaps its rural-urban mix or seasonal tourism dynamics—play a role in shaping crime profiles differently than in more densely populated or industrialised regions.