Teignbridge Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Teignbridge’s crime picture in September 2024, accounting for 42% of all reported crimes. At 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile compared to national trends. This stark contrast is evident across multiple categories, with violent crime rates (1.9 per 1,000) 27% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) 32% below. The dominance of violence-related offences suggests a focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts and public safety in local communities. Seasonal factors may partly explain this pattern, as September marks the return of students to educational institutions and the transition to darker evenings, which can influence social dynamics and crime opportunities. While property crime remains a concern, it constitutes only 28.7% of total incidents (183 crimes), compared to 42% for violent crime, highlighting the area’s unique crime profile. This divergence from national trends could be linked to Teignbridge’s mix of rural and coastal communities, where social cohesion and community policing efforts may contribute to lower rates of certain offences. However, the persistence of violent crime as the primary category underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with higher concentrations of such incidents.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rising by 65.4% (from 26 to 43 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling to 2 cases, a 100% increase. These spikes may reflect seasonal transitions, such as increased foot traffic during university freshers’ week or delayed maintenance of outdoor facilities. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 31.4% (from 35 to 24 incidents), potentially linked to reduced retail activity as schools resumed and outdoor crime opportunities diminished. Other theft also fell by 33.3%, due to heightened awareness during the back-to-school period. While violent crime remains the dominant category, its rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 27% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) is 32% below. This suggests that Teignbridge’s community-focused policing and local initiatives may be effective in mitigating certain types of disorder. Residents may find the daily crime rate of 21 incidents per day useful for contextualising risks, though this remains significantly lower than national averages. The sharp decline in vehicle crime (78% below the UK average) could indicate improved security measures in car parks or reduced opportunities in rural areas where vehicle theft is less common.

Teignbridge’s crime rate in September 2024 fell by 14.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.4 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift from summer to autumn, when outdoor activities and social gatherings typically decrease. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 217 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk environment in Teignbridge compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 21 crimes per day, a rate that is significantly lower than the national context, though this metric is specific to Teignbridge and cannot be directly compared to UK-wide data. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime rate remains well below the UK average across most categories, with only burglary showing a marginal 3% gap. This suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or geographic characteristics, may play a role in sustaining lower crime levels. However, the 65.4% increase in burglary highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing property-related risks, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or seasonal vulnerabilities.