Kingsteignton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton's August 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marked a significant departure from the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a 76.8% deficit that underscores the area's relative safety. This figure, which places the built-up area within Teignbridge well below national benchmarks, is supported by a breakdown showing that violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.7% of all reported crimes, followed by other crime (16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8.3%). The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month with increased tourism—presents an intriguing paradox: while empty homes may heighten burglary risks, the area's crime statistics suggest effective mitigation strategies or natural deterrents. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, which were 70% below the UK average, contrasts with the unexpectedly high 87% increase in 'other crime' compared to the national figure of 0.2 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area's unique demographic profile or the challenges of categorising non-specific offences. The low rates of public order crimes (68% below UK average) and property-related offences (ranging from 69% to 86% below national averages) further illustrate Kingsteignton's success in maintaining a crime profile that diverges from typical urban patterns. While the seasonal influx of tourists might be expected to drive theft or disorder, the data instead highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-expected violent and property crime rates, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing or environmental design—may be playing a role.

August 2024 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, including a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 4 to 1) and a 75% decrease in drug-related offences (from 4 to 1). These declines, combined with a 71.4% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 7 to 2), indicate a marked improvement in community safety. However, two categories experienced sharp increases: other crime rose by 300% (from 1 to 4), and vehicle crime doubled (from 0 to 1). While these upward trends require further monitoring, they contrast sharply with the area's overall performance, which remains 76.8% below the UK average. The violence and sexual offences category, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 70% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the area's relative success in reducing serious crimes. Residents may find the 1-in-532 monthly exposure rate particularly reassuring, though the rise in 'other crime' deserves closer attention.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in August 2024 (1.9 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 51.9% drop from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests sustained improvements in local safety, though seasonal factors like August's peak holiday period may have influenced outcomes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-532 residents highlights the rarity of crime in Kingsteignton compared to national averages. This statistic is particularly striking when contrasted with the UK's overall rate of 8.2 per 1,000, underscoring the area's effectiveness in maintaining public safety despite its status as a built-up area within Teignbridge. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Kingsteignton's residents face significantly lower risks than those in other parts of the country, though localised factors such as tourism and seasonal changes must be considered in any analysis.