Teignbridge Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's overall crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This position as a relatively low-crime area is reinforced by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (40.9% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (18.8%), and criminal damage and arson (11.8%) as the most prevalent categories. These figures contrast with the UK's broader distribution, where violence and sexual offences account for 23% of crimes, suggesting Teignbridge's unique social dynamics—possibly influenced by its mix of rural and coastal communities—may contribute to higher concentrations of certain offences. Seasonal factors in May, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, may explain the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and violence, which align with patterns observed in similar areas during the same period. However, the area's performance in property-related crimes is striking: shoplifting, vehicle crime, and theft from the person all remain significantly below UK averages, reflecting effective local policing strategies or environmental design that deters such offences. The interplay between these trends underscores the importance of contextual analysis, as Teignbridge's crime profile appears shaped by both geographic and social factors that diverge from the UK's national averages.

May 2024 saw a sharp 300% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may indicate heightened activity during longer evenings or changes in local infrastructure use. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 73.3%, reflecting a shift in patterns that could be linked to seasonal travel or increased outdoor events. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 44.3%, from 97 to 140 cases, a trend consistent with May's extended daylight hours and socialising. Meanwhile, robbery incidents fell by 80%, from 5 to 1, due to increased community vigilance or seasonal deterrence factors. The breakdown reveals that violent crimes in Teignbridge remain 23% below the UK average, while shoplifting and theft from the person are both 100% below national levels, suggesting a combination of local policing efforts and demographic characteristics that reduce opportunities for such crimes.

Teignbridge's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.5% increase from April's 4.6 per 1,000. This shift translates to 24 crimes reported daily on average—a figure that, while seemingly high, remains contextually significant when viewed through the lens of the area's population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 186 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the district's broader safety profile compared to the UK average. The rise in violent crime rates and anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and increased social activity typical of May. However, this increase does not negate the area's overall position as one of the safer regions in the UK, where property crimes and theft-related incidents remain substantially below national averages. The contrast between Teignbridge's crime trends and the UK's suggests a combination of local community initiatives and geographic factors, such as the district's rural-urban mix, which may inherently reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.