Teignbridge Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 138,548 residents, Teignbridge recorded 713 crimes in March 2025, equating to a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 people. This figure is 33.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities in recent months. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences (303 cases) accounted for 42.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (145 cases, 20.3%) and criminal damage and arson (71 cases, 10.0%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, which may reflect local dynamics such as community tensions or environmental factors. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the change in daylight saving time, may have influenced activity patterns. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Teignbridge (2.2 per 1,000) is 19% below the UK average, indicating a lower risk of serious violence compared to other areas. This could be attributed to local initiatives, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics, though further analysis would be required to confirm such hypotheses. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents were 56% below the UK average, linked to the area’s retail landscape or consumer behaviour. The overall low crime rate, combined with specific categories performing below national benchmarks, illustrates a region with a relatively stable crime profile, though targeted areas—such as those involving robbery—require closer attention.

March 2025 saw sharp increases in robbery and theft from the person, both doubling from previous month figures (0 to 4 and 1 to 2, respectively). This contrasts with declines in bicycle theft (-33.3%) and drugs-related crimes (-18.2%). Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 42.5% of all crimes, a rate 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also lagged behind the UK average by 12%, while shoplifting incidents were 56% below the national rate. These variations suggest that local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be influencing outcomes in ways that diverge from national trends. For residents, the doubling of robbery cases highlights a specific risk to consider during this period.

Teignbridge’s crime rate in March 2025 rose by 10.3% compared to February’s 4.7 per 1,000, reaching 5.2 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, still places the area 33.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported in March, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 194 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for understanding the frequency of incidents in the context of the local population. With 138,548 residents in Teignbridge, the absolute number of crimes—713—provides a concrete sense of scale. The rise from February may be linked to seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and the transition to spring, which could influence patterns of outdoor activity and associated crime.