Kingsteignton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 marked a continuation of Kingsteignton’s historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—50.7% below the UK average. This figure, which has remained unchanged from December 2024, reflects the area’s consistent performance in maintaining a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.2% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). While the violence rate is 40% below the UK average, the area’s anti-social behaviour and criminal damage figures also fall well below national levels, suggesting a broader pattern of lower risk across multiple categories. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these trends, with post-holiday periods typically associated with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours potentially curbing outdoor crime. However, the sharp rise in burglary—tripling from one to three incidents—introduces an anomaly that warrants closer examination. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal vulnerabilities such as holiday-related property neglect or targeted thefts during colder months. The overall stability in crime rates, coupled with the area’s low exposure to violence and property crime, aligns with Kingsteignton’s character as a built-up area within Teignbridge, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to a relatively secure environment. The interplay of these factors, combined with the area’s demographic and geographic profile, underscores the importance of continued monitoring to ensure sustained safety.

January 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary rates surging by 200% as three incidents were recorded compared to one in the previous month. This sharp increase, though still low in absolute terms, raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in property security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 26.9%, dropping from 26 to 19 cases—a shift that may reflect post-holiday reductions in alcohol-fuelled incidents or improved community safety measures. Kingsteignton’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents is 40% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s smaller population and lower concentrations of high-risk environments. Anti-social behaviour also declined, with 7 incidents recorded (15.6% of total crimes), though this category remains 39% below the UK average. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—doubling from 3 to 6 cases—suggests a need for further analysis into potential underlying factors, such as increased vandalism during colder months or targeted acts of disorder. These shifts in crime mix illustrate a combination of seasonal dynamics and local conditions, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others diverge significantly.

Kingsteignton’s crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in criminal activity, though the overall figure remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low volume of incidents despite the built-up nature of the area. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported crime for roughly every 284 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s comparative safety. While this is a local metric and no UK-wide daily equivalent exists, the low frequency of incidents aligns with the broader trend of Kingsteignton being a low-crime environment. The population context further highlights that the impact of crime is distributed across a larger number of residents, potentially reducing the perceived risk for individuals. This stability, combined with the low rate, may contribute to a sense of security among local residents, even as seasonal factors like post-holiday periods and reduced retail activity influence crime patterns.