Teignbridge Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's overall crime rate for June 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This performance reflects a combination of effective policing, local characteristics, and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences (299 cases) accounted for 38.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (128 cases) and criminal damage (76 cases). These figures align with the area's likely mix of rural and coastal communities, where property crime and public order issues are common. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may have influenced patterns, with increased tourism potentially contributing to shoplifting spikes and reduced vehicle crime during warmer weather. However, Teignbridge's crime profile also shows distinct advantages: anti-social behaviour is 36% below the UK average, and vehicle crime is 78% below, suggesting strong community engagement or infrastructure that deters certain offences. The area's lower rates in theft from the person (100% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) may be linked to its rural character, where fewer high-traffic zones exist for such crimes. While the 4.5% increase from May is notable, it remains a minor fluctuation against a backdrop of consistent underperformance relative to national benchmarks. This data reinforces Teignbridge's status as a relatively safe area, though local authorities must remain vigilant to address emerging trends, such as the sharp rise in shoplifting and 'other crime' categories.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+233.3%), robbery (+100.0%), and 'other crime' (+91.7%) compared to May, reflecting shifts in criminal activity. Shoplifting rose from 18 to 60 incidents, a dramatic jump that may be linked to the start of summer tourism in coastal and rural areas. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 42.3% (from 26 to 15), due to fewer car-related crimes during warmer weather or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour and violence remain the most prevalent issues, but both are significantly below UK averages (36% and 20% below, respectively). The 'other crime' category, which includes unclassified or low-level offences, surged to 23 cases — 25% above the UK average — suggesting potential gaps in categorisation or emerging local challenges. Residents may find the 100% reduction in theft from the person (from 5 to 3) reassuring.

Teignbridge's crime rate in June 2024 rose 4.5% from 5.4 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents compared to May, reflecting a slight upward trend. However, this remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents and local authorities. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of crime in this district. This monthly exposure rate, when considered alongside the area's population of 138,548, highlights a community where crime is infrequent but not absent. The increase from May may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the start of summer tourism, which could influence local crime patterns. Nevertheless, Teignbridge's performance continues to outpace the national average in most categories, suggesting effective local policing or community resilience.