Kingsteignton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025's crime profile in Kingsteignton reveals a dramatic shift in public order offences, which surged by 200% compared to November, marking the most unexpected movement in the month's data. Despite this spike, the area's overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents remains 51.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, underscoring its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Teignbridge. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (40.9% of total incidents), fell by 10% from November, maintaining their status as 46% below the UK average. This decline, coupled with the 35% reduction in anti-social behaviour (18.2% of all crimes), suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to the suppression of violent and disruptive crimes. However, the sharp increase in public order offences—now at 0.2 per 1,000 (6.8% of total crimes)—raises questions about localized pressures during the festive season. December's seasonal context, with its combination of Christmas shopping, party season, and prolonged darkness, likely amplifies tensions in public spaces, particularly in the town's high-traffic areas. The data also highlights the area's divergence from national trends: while UK averages for vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) are higher than Kingsteignton's figures, the 46% and 29% gaps respectively indicate effective local deterrents, possibly linked to the area's compact built-up nature and limited industrial presence. These patterns suggest a community that, while not immune to seasonal fluctuations, maintains a crime profile that consistently outperforms national benchmarks.

The most striking movement in December 2025 was the 200% increase in public order crimes, rising from one incident to three. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 (55% below), contrasts with the 10% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 20 to 18. The latter category remains 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting persistent local factors that suppress violent crime despite seasonal pressures. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, though it remains 46% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour—accounting for 18.2% of all crimes—remains 35% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, illustrating a combination of local enforcement and community dynamics. For residents, the 200% rise in public order crimes highlights a need for vigilance during holiday gatherings and late-night events, which may align with the month's seasonal context of extended evenings and increased foot traffic.

Kingsteignton's December 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of relatively low crime levels. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that remains consistent with historical patterns for similar urban pockets in the South West. When scaled to the population of 12,774, the monthly exposure means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 290 residents. This low monthly exposure is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's standing as a comparatively safe locality, though the 200% surge in public order crimes suggests localized factors may be influencing specific categories despite the overall downward trend.