Teignbridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Teignbridge’s crime profile in September 2025, contributing 44.4% of all reported crimes. This category alone is 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, with 311 incidents recorded across the district. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 31.1% below the national average of 7.4 per 1,000, a gap that reflects broader patterns in local policing and community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category, accounting for 16.6% of total crimes, with a 32% deficit compared to the UK average. These figures align with the seasonal context of September, when the return to school and university term begins to influence local crime patterns. The influx of students and new residents during this period may contribute to increased reports of violence, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or nightlife activity. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of property crimes—such as burglary and vehicle crime—suggests that Teignbridge’s rural and semi-rural character, with its dispersed communities and lower population density, may act as a deterrent to such offences. The data also highlights a consistent underperformance of local crime rates compared to national averages, particularly in categories like shoplifting and public order offences, which are 67% and 44% below UK levels respectively. This contrast with national trends could indicate effective local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives that have reduced certain types of crime. However, the seasonal transition into cooler weather and shorter evenings may begin to influence crime patterns in the coming months, as outdoor activities decline and indoor environments become more prevalent.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 110% compared to August, rising from 10 to 21 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the post-summer period, when temporary residents or students return to the area, potentially increasing opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident, a trend that could reflect heightened awareness among cyclists or the implementation of local anti-theft measures. The drugs category also showed a marked increase of 91.7%, with 23 incidents reported compared to 12 in August. This rise may be associated with the return of university students, who could be more likely to engage in or be exposed to drug-related activities. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, with 311 incidents recorded—15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This gap suggests that Teignbridge’s local policing efforts or community networks may be effectively mitigating certain forms of violence. The decrease in robbery (from four to two incidents) and theft from the person (from four to two) could indicate improved security measures in public spaces or a reduction in opportunistic crimes as the area’s population stabilises post-summer. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics in shaping crime patterns.

Teignbridge’s September 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents an 8.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, a decline that underscores the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 23 crimes per day in September, a figure that provides context for residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their local communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 198 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided in the data but implied by the 31.1% deficit in Teignbridge’s overall rate. This low exposure rate may be attributable to the district’s rural and semi-rural nature, where dispersed populations and limited urban density can act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime. However, the 8.5% month-on-month decrease also suggests that local policing strategies or community initiatives may be having a measurable impact on reducing crime. The comparison to the previous month’s figures highlights the importance of tracking trends over time, as short-term fluctuations can provide insights into the effectiveness of interventions or the influence of external factors such as seasonal changes.