Teignbridge Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge's August 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with broader trends, reflects the area's unique characteristics. Violence and sexual offences (350 incidents, 45.8% of total crimes) remained the most prevalent category, likely influenced by the area's mix of urban and rural environments. Anti-social behaviour (123 incidents, 16.1%) and criminal damage and arson (69 incidents, 9.0%) followed as the next most common offences, suggesting a pattern linked to community dynamics and property-related issues. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may have contributed to fluctuations, though the absence of significant rises in burglary aligns with the temporary nature of empty homes during this period. Several categories, including other theft (22% below UK average) and public order offences (31% below), remained consistently lower than national benchmarks, reinforcing Teignbridge's generally safer profile. However, the dominance of violent crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as town centres or nightlife hubs, where such incidents are more likely to occur. The data underscores the importance of balancing localised factors with national comparisons to form a comprehensive understanding of crime trends.

August 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in possession of weapons, which increased by 150% (from 4 to 10 incidents). This spike, while significant, contrasts sharply with other categories: burglary fell by 68.8% (32 to 10), and vehicle crime dropped by 50% (26 to 13). The overall crime mix shifted with violent crimes (350 incidents) accounting for 45.8% of total crimes — the highest proportion — compared to 16.1% for anti-social behaviour. Several categories remained substantially below the UK average, including vehicle crime (74% below) and drugs-related offences (63% below). However, possession of weapons was 11% above the UK average, a rare exception. Residents might find the 100% increase in robbery incidents (from 2 to 4) particularly concerning, highlighting the need for vigilance in public spaces.

Teignbridge's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% decrease from July's 6.2 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, reflects a consistent trend observed over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 25 crimes per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 181 residents, a measure that provides a snapshot of monthly exposure without overemphasising daily fluctuations. When compared to the UK average, Teignbridge's crime rate remains lower, though the population-scaled perspective highlights the importance of localised factors. The decrease in burglary (68.8% month-on-month) and vehicle crime (50% decrease) suggests targeted efforts or seasonal shifts may have influenced outcomes, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct causes.