Kingsteignton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton's August 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marked a significant improvement, placing the area 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention initiatives, though the data also reveals nuanced patterns that warrant closer examination. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.2% of all incidents (20 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour at 35.3% (18 cases). While these rates are well below UK averages—violence and sexual offences are 44% below the national figure—residents may still be concerned about the 38.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, which could be influenced by seasonal factors such as the summer holiday period. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month suggests that tourism and associated activities may have contributed to fluctuations in certain crime types. For instance, the 66.7% drop in shoplifting and 60.0% decrease in other theft may reflect heightened retail security measures and increased police presence during this time. However, the 100.0% rise in 'other crime' underscores the need for further analysis to understand the nature of these unclassified incidents. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local initiatives and broader seasonal dynamics, with Kingsteignton demonstrating resilience in maintaining low crime rates despite the challenges posed by a bustling summer period.

August 2025 saw a 66.7% reduction in shoplifting, dropping from 3 to 1 reported incidents, a trend that may be linked to increased retail security measures during the summer holiday season. Other theft also declined by 60.0%, from 5 to 2 cases, potentially reflecting heightened awareness among residents and businesses. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 38.5% (13 to 18), a rise that could be tied to the area's seasonal dynamics, such as the influx of visitors during peak holiday periods. Kingsteignton's violence and sexual offences rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing strategies in this category. Meanwhile, 'other crime' rose by 100.0% (1 to 2), a category that may include unclassified incidents requiring further investigation into local patterns.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 26.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 50.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 250 residents over the course of the month. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, this suggests a relatively low level of exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The drop from July's rate may reflect seasonal factors, such as the end of the summer holiday period reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the area still faces challenges in specific categories, as highlighted by the month-on-month changes in crime types.