Teignbridge Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Teignbridge reported a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a balanced but distinct crime profile, with violent crimes (291) outnumbering property crimes (223) by a narrow margin. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, contributing 41.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mixed rural-urban district, where community interactions and seasonal rhythms may influence crime dynamics. The month’s darker evenings and Halloween-related activity likely contributed to spikes in retail theft, while the relatively low burglary rate may indicate effective community policing or environmental design features. However, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as a strong sense of community, accessible public services, or geographic isolation in rural areas—may play a role in mitigating crime. This balance between property and violent crime highlights a combination of local conditions, with violent crime likely driven by social factors and property crime shaped by seasonal patterns. As October transitions into the colder months, further analysis will be needed to determine whether these trends persist or shift in response to changing environmental and social conditions.

October 2024 saw a sharp 58.3% rise in shoplifting, with incidents increasing from 24 to 38. This spike may be linked to Halloween-related activity, as seasonal events often correlate with retail theft. Conversely, burglary fell by 27.9%, from 43 to 31, suggesting a possible reduction in residential targeting during the month. Violent crime, which accounted for 41.3% of all reported incidents, remained the most common category, but its rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents was 21% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Bicycle theft also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3, a small but statistically significant increase that could reflect changes in local cycling patterns or targeted activity. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Teignbridge, where specific categories respond to seasonal and environmental cues.

Teignbridge's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 10.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though modest, suggests a potential seasonal fluctuation, particularly as darker evenings and Halloween events may influence local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 23 crimes per day in October, a figure that translates to a local context of one reported crime for roughly every 197 residents over the course of the month. When considering the population of 138,548, this monthly exposure places Teignbridge’s crime profile in a relatively low-risk category compared to the UK average. However, the increase from September highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends that may be linked to specific events or environmental factors, such as the timing of seasonal festivals or changes in community activity.