Kingsteignton Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Kingsteignton’s crime rate stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 62.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime environment, though the balance between crime types reveals important insights. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences (17 incidents), accounted for 41.5% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property crimes (6 incidents, 14.6%). This dominance of violent crime over property crime may reflect local factors such as community interactions, seasonal patterns, or the area’s character as a built-up district within Teignbridge. With the start of summer, longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism could influence crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains well below national averages. Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) was the second most common category, contributing 31.7% of total crimes, while criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and other theft (2 incidents) followed. These figures suggest that while violent and anti-social incidents are more prevalent, they remain relatively low in absolute terms. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—may contribute to shifts in criminal activity, with increased public spaces and events affecting both opportunities and police response. However, the area’s crime rate remains consistently lower than the UK average, indicating a safer environment compared to many other regions.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violent crimes dominating the monthly tally at 17 incidents—over four times the number of property crimes (6). This imbalance suggests that personal safety concerns may be more pressing than property-related risks during this period. Among month-on-month changes, possession of weapons, drugs, and other theft each saw a 100% increase compared to May, while shoplifting and public order offences fell sharply by two-thirds. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal dynamics, with the start of summer influencing both criminal activity and police visibility. Violence and sexual offences in Kingsteignton were 55% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000), highlighting the area’s comparatively lower risk profile for this category. Residents may find the sharp drop in shoplifting—down from three to one incident—particularly relevant, as it could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for theft in retail areas.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 3.2 per 1,000 residents from 3.1 per 1,000 in May, marking a 5.2% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position well below the UK average, though it remains a relatively low-risk environment. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 312 residents, underscoring that the vast majority of Kingsteignton’s population experienced no crime during this period. When scaled to the area’s population of 12,774, this translates to a manageable monthly exposure rate, suggesting that while crime is not absent, it is not a dominant feature of daily life here. This context is important for residents and visitors alike, as it provides a realistic benchmark for assessing personal safety within the community.