Kingsteignton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the built-up area 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This persistent deficit reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's relatively low population density and the influence of seasonal patterns typical of a coastal commuter town. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (16 incidents), anti-social behaviour (13), and public order offences (6)—illustrate a mix of concerns that align with the socio-economic profile of Kingsteignton. The 32.7% share of violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, suggests a focus on addressing interpersonal crime within the community. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, mirrors the UK average but remains a consistent challenge for local authorities. Public order offences, though rising sharply by 200% from January, are still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This anomaly may be explained by the area's proximity to Teignbridge's main transport routes, which see increased foot traffic during winter months. The overall crime profile, shaped by these dynamics, highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces while maintaining the area's broader safety record. February's low outdoor activity, typical of a winter month, likely contributed to the pre-spring lull in property crimes, with shoplifting and other theft categories remaining well below UK averages.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, alongside a 100% rise in shoplifting (from 0 to 3) and a 100% increase in other theft (from 2 to 4), indicates a notable shift in crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, however, decreased by 15.8%, from 19 to 16, suggesting a possible seasonal moderation in violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour remained stable at 13, matching the UK average for this category, while bicycle theft rose 100% to 1 incident, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 100%. These changes align with the area's seasonal context, with public order and shoplifting increases likely tied to the winter lull in outdoor activity and the absence of seasonal retail crowds. The 43.3% deficit in Kingsteignton's overall crime rate compared to the UK average remains a persistent trend, with property crimes (13) and violent crimes (16) together accounting for 67.3% of all reported incidents.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in February 2025 rose slightly to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% increase from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000. This places the area within the UK's lower crime bracket, with a 43.3% deficit compared to the national average. Daily statistics reveal an average of two crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month uptick. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 261 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests most residents would encounter at least one crime every two years. This figure, when contextualised against Kingsteignton's population of 12,774, highlights the area's consistency in maintaining a crime profile that is less volatile than the UK average. The shift in crime mix between January and February reflects local seasonal patterns, with increased public order offences and shoplifting likely linked to the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity and the closure of seasonal retail operations.