Teignbridge Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a combination of local dynamics and national trends, with the area’s overall crime rate (4.7 per 1,000) 38.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the district’s relative safety, though it is not without its anomalies. The most striking outlier is the possession of weapons, which, at 0.1 per 1,000, is 67% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. While this figure is small in absolute terms, it highlights a unique focus on weapon-related incidents in Teignbridge compared to the national picture. The top crime category—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 40.7% of all reported crimes (263 cases), yet this rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern in the area, its prevalence is lower than in many parts of the country. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns; November’s dark evenings, coinciding with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, could have contributed to both anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. However, the 13.5% decline in anti-social behaviour (from 111 to 96 cases) and the 13.2% drop in public order offences (from 38 to 33) indicate that local initiatives or environmental factors—such as increased policing during peak hours—may have mitigated some risks. The area’s mix of coastal and rural landscapes, combined with its relatively low population density, likely plays a role in its lower crime rates. Yet the spike in bicycle theft (a 100% increase from 3 to 6 cases) raises questions about the effectiveness of existing measures to deter such crimes, particularly in areas with high commuter traffic or cycling infrastructure.

November saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This spike may partly explain the 3.6% share of total crimes attributed to this category, which remains 55% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 13.5% (111 to 96), while other crime dropped by 36.4% (22 to 14). The most striking anomaly in the breakdown is the possession of weapons, which is 67% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000). This discrepancy, though small in absolute terms, highlights an unusual focus on weapon-related incidents compared to the national trend. Residents may find the 5.7% share of shoplifting (37 cases) noteworthy, as this category is 57% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s lower retail density or effective local policing strategies.

Teignbridge’s November 2024 crime rate (4.7 per 1,000) reflects a continued downward trend from the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000, marking an 8.3% decrease. This decline aligns with broader patterns observed in the area, where lower crime rates are consistently recorded compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 22 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while providing a snapshot of local activity, does not directly correlate to national benchmarks. When scaled to the population of 138,548, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 214 residents. This ratio underscores the relative safety of Teignbridge compared to the UK average, though local factors—such as the area’s mix of coastal and rural landscapes—likely contribute to this disparity. The absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means that the figure should be interpreted within the context of Teignbridge’s unique demographic and geographic profile.