Kingsteignton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw Kingsteignton report 66 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.9% of all reported incidents (23 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15 cases, 22.7%) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 9.1%). This pattern reflects a mix of community tensions and localized incidents, though the area’s overall crime rate remains lower than the national average. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter holiday and spring weather—likely contributed to shifts in criminal activity, with increased outdoor activity potentially influencing both anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. While the area’s violence rate is 30% below the UK average, the sharp rise in shoplifting and drug offences highlights the need for targeted local responses. The crime profile of Kingsteignton, a built-up area within Teignbridge, suggests a balance between urban challenges and the relatively low crime density typical of smaller communities. This balance may be influenced by the area’s proximity to natural landscapes, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, while the presence of local businesses and community hubs may contribute to the prevalence of anti-social and retail-related incidents.

April 2024 marked a dramatic surge in shoplifting, which increased by 400% compared to March, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike may partly explain the broader 50.3% monthly rise in the area’s overall crime rate. The jump in shoplifting aligns with the Easter holiday period, when increased foot traffic and seasonal retail activity could create opportunities for theft. Concurrently, vehicle crime also doubled, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, while drug-related offences surged from 0 to 4, a 100% increase. These shifts suggest a temporary imbalance in local crime patterns, though violence and sexual offences—accounting for 34.9% of all crimes—remained 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, was 2% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s comparatively stable community dynamics despite the sharp spikes in other categories. Residents may find the 400% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific vulnerability during the Easter period.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 50.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in reported incidents, though the area still maintains a crime rate 32.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in April, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of local incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 194 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well within the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. This statistic underscores the relatively low density of crime in Kingsteignton, even as the month saw notable fluctuations in specific categories. The population context further highlights that the 66 total crimes reported were distributed across 12,774 residents, meaning the vast majority of the community remained unaffected by criminal activity. This balance between local volatility and overall safety remains a defining feature of the area’s crime profile.