Teignbridge Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 38.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked safety, however, was not uniformly distributed across crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all reported crimes, a category where Teignbridge’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 was 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.9%, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—37% below the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including the area’s character as a mix of coastal communities, rural landscapes, and commuter hubs. The dominance of violent crime may reflect seasonal pressures, such as the darker evenings of November, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Conversely, the significantly lower rates of property crime—particularly shoplifting (57% below UK average) and vehicle crime (55% below)—could indicate effective policing or a lower density of retail and commercial activity compared to urban centres. The month also saw the impact of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, both of which may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and theft. While Teignbridge’s overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during the winter months.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends for Teignbridge. Bicycle theft surged by 100%, rising from three to six incidents—a sharp increase that may be linked to Black Friday shopping and the influx of temporary residents. Theft from the person also rose by 20%, though it remained well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 13.5% to 96 incidents, and public order offences dropped by 13.2% to 33. These decreases could reflect the success of local initiatives during Bonfire Night or improved community engagement. A notable outlier was possession of weapons, which rose by 16.7% to seven incidents—67% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly stands in sharp contrast to the area’s otherwise low crime profile and deserves closer attention. The breakdown also revealed that property crimes, while lower than violent offences, were significantly below UK averages: shoplifting (57% below), vehicle crime (55% below), and burglary (35% below). For residents, the most immediate concern remains the higher proportion of violent crime, which accounted for over 40% of all incidents. This suggests a need for continued focus on community safety strategies during the winter months, when darkness and seasonal events may amplify risks.

Teignbridge’s crime rate in November 2024 (4.7 per 1,000) marked an 8.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This downward trend, though modest, aligns with the area’s broader pattern of consistently low crime levels. On a daily basis, the local figure of 22 crimes per day provides a concrete measure of activity, though this does not include UK-wide comparisons as no national daily crime data exists. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 214 residents—a ratio that underscores the relative safety of Teignbridge compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be closer to 1 in 130. With a population of 138,548, the local context is critical: the lower density of urban areas and the presence of rural and coastal communities likely contribute to the reduced exposure to crime. The month-on-month decline may also reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the end of the festive shopping period and the transition into winter, which can reduce certain types of crime. However, the persistence of violent offences at 263 incidents highlights a need for targeted measures, particularly in areas where darkness and seasonal events intersect with high-risk environments.