Kingsteignton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Kingsteignton's crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents stood at 75% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring the area's consistently low risk profile. The per-capita perspective reveals that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 491 residents, a figure that contextualises the everyday risk faced by local individuals. This rate is particularly striking when compared to the national landscape, where the average resident is far more likely to experience crime. The breakdown of crimes highlights anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.5% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.1%) and other theft (11.5%). These figures suggest a pattern where public order issues dominate the local crime picture, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 7 incidents in total—contrast with the higher prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which may reflect the area's character as a built-up area within Teignbridge, where community interactions and local events could play a role in shaping such patterns. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, despite the seasonal context, indicates that community policing efforts or local initiatives may be effectively mitigating risks in this area.

October saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 42.9% compared to September. This rise, from seven to ten incidents, may reflect the impact of darker evenings and seasonal events such as Halloween. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 50.0%, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism during the month. The category of drugs reported a 100.0% increase, moving from zero to two incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the rate remains stable at 0.2 per 1,000. Shoplifting fell by half, from two to one incident, indicating a potential shift in retail security measures or consumer behaviour. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents emerging as key areas for further observation.

In October 2023, Kingsteignton's crime rate dropped to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 75% below the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 491 residents, a figure that contextualises the low risk faced by local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a pace that is slower than many comparable urban centres. When considering the population of 12,774, the monthly exposure to crime remains minimal, with no single resident likely to encounter multiple incidents. This consistency in low crime rates aligns with Kingsteignton's character as a relatively small built-up area within Teignbridge, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to sustained safety outcomes.