Teignbridge Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Teignbridge’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This disparity highlights the area’s relatively lower exposure to crime compared to the national picture, a trend that has persisted for several years. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related crimes, which may be influenced by the area’s mix of coastal and rural environments. The start of the summer season, with its associated tourism and longer daylight hours, likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, though Teignbridge’s overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest category, were still 6% below the UK average, indicating that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area’s demographic profile—may temper the national trend. Anti-social behaviour, which is 37% below the UK average, could reflect the area’s lower population density and the absence of major urban hubs that often correlate with higher rates of such offences. The data also reveals a marked underrepresentation of theft from the person (100% below the UK average) and robbery (100% below), which may be linked to the area’s limited nightlife and tourist footfall compared to larger cities. These patterns collectively illustrate a region where crime is both less frequent and less severe than the national average, though the rise in violence and sexual offences warrants attention as a potential indicator of shifting local dynamics.

June 2025 saw a sharp 70% increase in reported possession of weapons, rising from 10 to 17 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may indicate shifts in local dynamics, such as increased police visibility or seasonal changes in criminal activity. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences rose by 22.4%, from 303 to 371, the largest single category of crime in the area. This increase contrasts with a 33.3% decline in robberies, which dropped from 3 to 2, possibly reflecting reduced opportunities for such crimes during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, remained 37% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Teignbridge’s broader pattern of lower-than-national crime rates. Vehicle crime fell by 30.4% compared to May, aligning with the area’s historically low rates for this category, which may be linked to the limited presence of high-traffic commuter zones.

Teignbridge's crime rate in June 2025 rose slightly to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% increase from the previous month’s 5.7. This places the area 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1, a consistent gap that underscores its relatively safer profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 27 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in local communities. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the likelihood of encountering crime is lower than the national average. When viewed through the lens of population size—Teignbridge’s 138,548 residents—this translates to a manageable scale of incidents, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. The slight month-on-month rise may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the start of the summer tourism season, which could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour or public order offences.