Teignbridge Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark, a trend that aligns with Teignbridge’s status as a mix of rural and coastal communities, where property crime is often mitigated by dispersed populations and natural barriers. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, making up 45.8% of all incidents, a figure that remains 13% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.1%, while criminal damage and arson accounted for 9.0%. These patterns may reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics: August, as a peak holiday month, could drive some crimes, such as anti-social behaviour linked to increased tourism, while also reducing others, like burglary, due to homes being occupied by visitors. However, the data also reveals a nuanced picture. For instance, vehicle crime, typically associated with commuter hubs, fell 50% month-on-month, due to reduced traffic or improved security measures. Conversely, the sharp rise in possession of weapons—though still below the UK average—suggests a localized anomaly that may require closer attention. The interplay between these factors illustrates how Teignbridge’s unique geography and demographics shape its crime profile, even as broader national trends influence specific categories.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in August 2025 was the 150% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 4 to 10 cases. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with the 68.8% decrease in burglaries, which fell from 32 to 10 cases. The reduction in property crime may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased police patrols during the summer holiday period or fewer opportunities for burglary due to homes being occupied by tourists. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents, though they were 13% below the UK average. Theft from the person and robbery each doubled from previous month figures, suggesting a potential link to unseasonal weather patterns or changes in public activity. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and national trends, with Teignbridge’s crime mix showing both resilience and vulnerability to specific pressures.

Teignbridge's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 10.8% compared to July 2025, dropping from 6.2 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crime, particularly burglaries, which fell 68.8% month-on-month. On a daily basis, 25 crimes were reported in August, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 181 residents over the course of the month. While this exposure rate remains low compared to the UK average, the reduction in violent crime—specifically violence and sexual offences, which dropped 2.5 per 1,000 to 2.5 per 1,000—suggests a possible seasonal effect. August, as a peak holiday month, may see fewer violent incidents due to increased tourism and fewer locals in high-risk areas. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons—up 150% from 4 to 10 cases—raises questions about localized factors, such as changes in policing focus or unreported incidents. The population-scaled perspective shows that Teignbridge continues to outperform the UK average for most crime categories, though this may reflect both effective local initiatives and the area's demographic profile, which includes a mix of rural and coastal communities with lower crime propensity.