Teignbridge Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 138,548, the 644 crimes reported in March 2024 equate to one crime for every 215 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of reported incidents in a way that directly relates to daily life. Teignbridge’s overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents is 39% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a combination of local factors and broader demographic patterns. The most significant category, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 42.1% of all crimes, a proportion that aligns with the area’s character as a mix of urban and rural environments where social interactions are frequent but concentrated in specific zones. Anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%) follow closely, suggesting that public spaces and property-related disputes may play a role in driving these categories. March, as a transitional month with longer evenings, may have influenced patterns of behaviour, contributing to increased incidents of violence and anti-social conduct. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (67% below UK) and vehicle crime (79% below UK) could be attributed to Teignbridge’s diverse landscape, which includes areas with lower retail density and fewer commuter parking hubs compared to major urban centres. These figures highlight both the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts and the unique challenges posed by the area’s geography and seasonal rhythms.

March 2024 marked notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rising by 75% (12 to 21 incidents) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 68.3% (41 to 69). These jumps, though concentrated in specific categories, suggest potential seasonal influences or localized factors, such as increased social activity during longer evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 40.9% (22 to 13), possibly linked to reduced foot traffic or altered parking patterns. The breakdown of crime types reveals that Teignbridge's profile differs sharply from the UK average: shoplifting is 67% below the national rate, and vehicle crime is 79% below. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category (42.1% of total crimes), remain 25% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person—a rise from one to two incidents—might prompt heightened vigilance in public spaces.

In March 2024, Teignbridge's crime rate rose by 8.9% compared to February, from 4.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a broader trend of seasonal activity as longer evenings and the transition to spring may influence social behaviour. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported in March, a figure that contextualises the rate in terms of everyday life in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 215 residents—a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of reported incidents relative to the population of 138,548. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it underscores the importance of local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies in maintaining a relatively low crime rate. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even small increases in specific categories, like burglary, can have meaningful impacts on perceived safety.