Teignbridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Teignbridge’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly half (49.9%) of all reported incidents. At 2.6 per 1,000 residents, this category aligns precisely with the UK average, despite the area’s overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 being 28.8% below the national figure. The local authority’s crime picture reflects a stark contrast to the UK average in several areas: anti-social behaviour rates were 43% lower than the UK average, and vehicle crime incidents were 75% below the national benchmark. This divergence may be influenced by Teignbridge’s geographical and demographic characteristics. As a largely rural district with a mix of coastal and inland communities, the area’s lower rates of property-related crimes like shoplifting (52% below UK average) and burglary (33% below) could reflect sparse population density and limited commercial activity outside major towns. Seasonal factors also played a role: the dark evenings of November, combined with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely contributed to a spike in anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related incidents. However, the proportion of violent crimes remaining in line with the UK average suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be balancing out broader national trends. The dominance of violent crime in Teignbridge’s statistics highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated, even as the overall crime rate remains relatively low compared to the UK.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons surged by 140% compared to the previous month, rising from five to twelve incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened tensions during Bonfire Night events. Similarly, drug-related crimes rose by 130%, jumping from ten to twenty-three incidents, potentially linked to seasonal shifts in illicit activity. Vehicle crime also increased by 57.1%, with reported incidents rising from seven to eleven, due to the dark evenings of November limiting visibility in residential areas. Conversely, other crime incidents fell by 52%, dropping from twenty-five to twelve, while bicycle theft and theft from the person both halved, reflecting a 50% decrease each. These declines may indicate the effectiveness of targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The mix of violent and property-related crimes also shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences maintaining their dominance (49.9% of total incidents) despite a 28.8% lower overall crime rate than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which made up 11.3% of all crimes, remained significantly below the UK average (43% lower), suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be contributing to this trend. Residents may find the 52% reduction in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with local efforts to improve street lighting and cycle parking infrastructure in key areas.

Teignbridge’s November 2025 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the district’s population of 138,548 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to the UK average. This statistic is particularly significant when viewed through a population-scaled lens: Teignbridge’s crime rate is 28.8% below the UK average, meaning that for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences 2.1 fewer crimes than the national benchmark. This disparity is especially pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour, where the rate was 43% below the UK average, and vehicle crime, where the rate was 75% below. These figures suggest that Teignbridge’s unique geographical and social characteristics—such as its rural landscape and limited urban density—may be contributing to a crime profile that diverges from the UK average. The comparison also highlights the importance of localised policing strategies and community engagement initiatives, which appear to be effective in maintaining lower crime rates in specific categories despite the month-on-month increase in overall incidents.