Kingsteignton Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 3.1 per 1,000, a figure 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued performance places the area significantly ahead of the national benchmark, reflecting a combination of local policing strategies and community-focused initiatives. The most common crime types were anti-social behaviour (25% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (22.5%) and criminal damage and arson (15%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Teignbridge, where public spaces and community hubs may naturally attract higher rates of anti-social behaviour. However, the overall low crime rate suggests effective local governance. Seasonal factors in August, such as the peak holiday period, could have influenced crime patterns, though the data shows no significant spikes in theft or burglary that might be expected during this time. The relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average may be partly attributed to the area's smaller population and lower density, which can reduce opportunities for violent encounters. The breakdown of crime types also indicates that property-related offences, while present, are not the dominant concern, with shoplifting and vehicle crime remaining below UK averages. This suggests that while local challenges exist, Kingsteignton's crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres where property crime typically dominates. The continued focus on community engagement and targeted policing may be key factors in maintaining this lower crime rate, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these hypotheses.

August 2023 marked a significant 500% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to six. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during summer. Shoplifting also surged 100% from zero to five incidents, potentially linked to retail foot traffic during the peak holiday season. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 9.1% to 10 incidents, a decline that could indicate the effectiveness of local community engagement strategies. Several crime categories remained well below UK averages: violence and sexual offences were 73% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 44% below. This suggests that Kingsteignton's approach to managing public order and violent crime may be more effective than the national average. However, robbery and bicycle theft were 11% above UK levels, hinting at potential vulnerabilities in specific areas such as parking zones or transport hubs.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in August 2023 rose 28.8% compared to July's 2.4 per 1,000, reaching 3.1 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime every 319 residents over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 12,774. Daily crime rates show an average of one incident per day, a statistic that may help residents gauge the frequency of crime in their daily lives. The rise in August follows a trend seen in other months, though the pace of increase appears slower than in some previous periods. This monthly exposure figure, while low compared to national averages, underscores the need for continued vigilance in community safety initiatives. The population context further highlights that even with the increase, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively small, suggesting that local efforts to maintain low crime levels are having an effect.