Teignbridge Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Teignbridge recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, though the balance between property and violent crime reveals important patterns. Violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 44.7% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing property crime (28.2%). This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically holds a larger share. Seasonal factors may contribute to this dynamic: October’s darker evenings and Halloween-related activity could influence patterns of violence and anti-social behaviour, which together make up 61% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour alone constituted 16.3% of the total, with rates 37% below the UK average, suggesting community efforts may be effective in curbing such incidents. The lower-than-expected rates for shoplifting (52% below UK average) and vehicle crime (76% below) align with Teignbridge’s likely mix of rural and coastal areas, where commercial activity and car ownership may be less concentrated than in urban centres. However, the persistence of violent crime at higher-than-expected levels (2.2 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences, 17% below the UK average) raises questions about local factors—such as social cohesion or access to support services—that might influence these outcomes. direct causation, but the seasonal context of shorter daylight hours and increased alcohol consumption during Halloween could amplify interpersonal conflicts. This balance between violent and property crime offers a nuanced picture of Teignbridge’s crime profile, one that warrants further local analysis.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft rising by 100% (1 to 2 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 27.6% (29 to 37). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, suggest potential vulnerabilities in specific areas, such as increased bike theft near transport hubs or retail zones during peak shopping periods. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 56.5% (23 to 10), possibly reflecting seasonal trends or reduced illicit activity during the transition from summer to autumn. Vehicle crime also declined by 53.3% (15 to 7), which may be linked to shorter daylight hours deterring opportunistic theft. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 44.7% of all incidents—contrasts sharply with property crime’s 28.2% share, a reversal of the UK average where property crime typically leads. This suggests a unique local dynamic, influenced by Teignbridge’s mix of rural and coastal communities, where interpersonal conflicts may be more pronounced than in urban areas. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) was 17% below the UK average, indicating that while violent crime is prevalent, its intensity remains lower than in other parts of the country. Residents might find the 52% below-average rate for shoplifting (37 incidents) reassuring, though the 100% increase in bicycle theft highlights a specific risk that local authorities may need to address.

Teignbridge’s October 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1, indicating a slight but sustained decline in overall crime. This trend aligns with the area’s historically lower crime levels compared to the UK average, though the monthly exposure figure—1 crime for every 206 residents—provides a concrete measure of risk for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that may seem high but is contextualised by Teignbridge’s population of 138,548. When compared to the UK average, Teignbridge’s performance is striking: it recorded 36.4% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents, a gap that persists across most categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour rates were 37% below the UK average, and public order offences were 62% below. These figures suggest that Teignbridge’s community may have effective local initiatives or environmental factors—such as lower population density or stronger social networks—that mitigate certain types of crime. However, the daily crime count of 22 remains a tangible reminder of the risks faced by residents, even in a relatively safe area. The comparison also highlights the importance of population context: while 1-in-206 residents experienced a crime in October, this is a monthly aggregate, not a daily frequency. This distinction is critical for understanding the true scale of risk, which may be more manageable than the raw numbers suggest. The slight downward trend from the previous month, coupled with these comparative advantages, offers a cautiously optimistic outlook for Teignbridge’s residents.