Kingsteignton Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton’s crime profile in March 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and non-violent offences, with violent crimes accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. This 3.4 per 1,000 resident rate—55.8% below the UK average—suggests a lower-risk environment compared to national benchmarks. The dominance of violent crimes (20 cases) and anti-social behaviour (11 cases) over property-related offences (12 total) indicates a focus on interpersonal conflict and disorder, which may be influenced by the area’s built-up character within a rural district. Seasonal factors likely play a role in this pattern: as March transitions to spring, longer evenings and changing social rhythms could contribute to increased confrontations in public spaces. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes like burglary or vehicle theft (both at 0.1 per 1,000) contrasts with the UK average, hinting at either effective local deterrence measures or a lower incidence of opportunities for such crimes. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further supports this, reflecting a combination of retail security practices and community awareness. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated, particularly as the spring season progresses and outdoor activity increases.

March 2024 saw a striking 175% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from four to 11 incidents. This surge contrasts sharply with an 85.7% decline in public order offences, which dropped from seven to one. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on property-related issues, with violent crimes (20 cases) and anti-social behaviour (11 cases) collectively making up 70.5% of all recorded crimes. Kingsteignton’s violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 40% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area’s lower population density and potentially stronger social cohesion. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by two-thirds (from three to one), suggesting a temporary reduction in opportunities for such offences, linked to seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased community vigilance during the spring transition.

In March 2024, Kingsteignton's crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 10.4% decline from the previous month's 3.8 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the transition to spring, when longer evenings and changing daylight patterns may influence outdoor activity levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its built-up status within a rural district. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 290 residents—a figure that underscores the relatively low risk profile compared to national averages. When contextualised against the area’s population of 12,774, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month, though localised spikes in specific categories (such as anti-social behaviour) warrant attention. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area’s distinct position: while national crime rates remain higher, Kingsteignton’s lower rate may be attributable to its smaller population, mixed land use, and stronger community cohesion factors.