Teignbridge Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Teignbridge's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 42% of all reported incidents — a figure that places this category 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This dominance reflects the area's unique characteristics as a coastal district with a mix of urban and rural communities, where social interactions in public spaces and seasonal transitions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 40.3% reduction compared to the UK average, a gap that has persisted despite recent fluctuations. This performance aligns with Teignbridge's broader trend of maintaining lower crime levels than the national average, though the seasonal context of September — with its influx of students and the start of the academic year — may have influenced patterns. Anti-social behaviour (16.3% of all crimes) and criminal damage (8.9%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below UK averages. The data shows a consistent pattern of lower property crime rates compared to the UK, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (71% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (78% below). These figures may be partly explained by the area's lower population density and reduced commercial activity compared to major urban centres. The seasonal context of September — with its transition from summer to autumn — may have influenced crime patterns, though direct causal links to specific events.

September 2024 saw a 65.4% increase in burglary cases compared to August, with 43 incidents reported — the largest single-month rise in this category. This spike contrasts with a 31.4% decrease in shoplifting, which dropped from 35 to 24 cases. The most striking change was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to two incidents, suggesting a potential shift in local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 42% of all crimes and sitting 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, with a 32% reduction compared to the UK average. Vehicle crime plummeted by 78% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's lower density of car parks and commercial zones. Residents may find the 40% drop in other theft categories — from 48 to 32 cases — particularly relevant, as this suggests a reduction in petty crime across multiple venues.

Teignbridge's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.3% decrease from August's 5.4 per 1,000. This brings the local rate 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has narrowed slightly compared to previous months. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported in September — a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 217 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for Teignbridge. The population context shows that with 138,548 residents, the local police force's work is concentrated in a relatively low-crime environment. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of September, when school terms begin and university freshers arrive, potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the drop in burglary and other theft categories suggests a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts.