Kingsteignton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime category in Kingsteignton, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents in May 2023. With a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area continues to perform significantly better than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This 61.3% deficit compared to national figures highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives. The breakdown of crimes shows that anti-social behaviour (30.8%) and public order incidents (7.7%) form the next most common categories, suggesting a pattern linked to social interactions in public spaces. Seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour, as outdoor drinking and socialising increase. While violence and sexual offences are 64% below the UK average, their prominence in the local crime picture indicates a need for targeted prevention strategies. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 8 incidents in total—contrast with the higher rates of violent and disorder-related offences, a trend consistent with Kingsteignton's character as a built-up area within Teignbridge. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between community-focused policing efforts and the challenges of managing social dynamics in a populated urban setting.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with one incident reported compared to none in April. Anti-social behaviour also doubled to 12 incidents, marking a significant rise in this category. Other crime rose from one to two reports, highlighting a small but notable shift in the types of incidents occurring. These changes contrast with a 75% decrease in other theft, which dropped from four to one incident. The area's violent crime category remains 64% below the UK average, with 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour is 32% below the national rate. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, which constitute 33.3% of all crimes, underscores the need for targeted interventions in this category. Local factors such as increased outdoor socialising during longer evenings may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 69.4% increase from the previous month's 1.8 per 1,000. This shift places the area's daily crime count at approximately one reported incident per day, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national averages. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 328 residents, a ratio that contextualises the exposure rate within the population of 12,774. While this monthly exposure remains significantly lower than the UK average, the increase from April highlights the need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective shows that the area's crime burden, though low, has shifted slightly upward, with anti-social behaviour and violence forming a larger share of incidents than in previous months. This change may be linked to seasonal factors such as extended evenings and increased social activity during May's bank holidays.