Kingsteignton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton's September 2024 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 63.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—a stark contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (27.8% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and criminal damage and arson (13.9%). These figures align with the area's character as a largely residential built-up zone within Teignbridge, where community cohesion and low population density typically contribute to lower crime rates. However, the seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers' week—may have introduced new dynamics, such as increased social interactions in public spaces or temporary overcrowding in housing. The relatively low levels of violent crime, despite the rise in anti-social behaviour, suggest that the area's demographic profile—likely skewed towards families and older residents—continues to mitigate more severe forms of criminal activity. Property crimes, though lower than the UK average, have shown notable increases in certain categories, which may reflect the interplay between seasonal transitions and local economic factors, such as the timing of seasonal events or changes in retail activity.

September 2024 saw alarming surges in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson jumping 400% from one incident to five, and burglary rising 300% from one to four. Anti-social behaviour also spiked by 200%, increasing from two to six reported incidents. These jumps, while still modest in absolute terms, signal a concerning shift in local crime patterns. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences—accounting for 27.8% of total crimes—remain significantly below the UK average (69% lower), a trend consistent with Kingsteignton's historically low violent crime profile. However, the sharp rise in property-related crimes, particularly burglary, may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of students to university campuses or increased foot traffic in retail areas. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where anti-social behaviour has doubled, as this could indicate heightened tensions in shared spaces or public venues.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in September 2024 rose to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 50% increase from the previous month's 1.9 per 1,000. This upward trend, though still far below the UK average, underscores the need for vigilance. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific pockets. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 355 residents over the course of September—a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, highlights the disproportionate impact on certain neighbourhoods. The increase in crime rate contrasts with the overall low levels seen nationally, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community dynamics—may be influencing the pattern. Residents should remain aware of this shift, particularly in areas where recent spikes in anti-social behaviour and property crime have been recorded.