Kingsteignton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsteignton's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This significant deviation from the national benchmark underscores the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up area within Teignbridge. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and other theft (7.3%). The seasonal context of July—marked by the peak of summer, school holidays, and tourist activity—may have influenced these patterns, with outdoor events and festivals potentially contributing to higher levels of violence and public order issues. However, the overall rate remains remarkably low, consistent with the area's character as a relatively small, community-focused locality with limited urban density. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (3.0 per 1,000) is slightly higher than Kingsteignton's rate (2.8 per 1,000), indicating that the area's violent crime incidence is not only lower in absolute terms but also more aligned with national trends for this category. This suggests that while local factors may drive certain crime types, the overall safety of Kingsteignton remains a notable feature compared to the UK average. The low rates of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (69% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (49% below), further illustrate the area's distinctiveness, linked to its smaller retail footprint and the presence of community-oriented policing initiatives.

July 2025 saw a notable surge in burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime, each increasing by 100% compared to June. This triple-digit rise, while statistically significant, remains within the broader context of Kingsteignton's historically low crime rate. The breakdown of crime types reveals that several categories—anti-social behaviour (35% below UK average), shoplifting (69% below), and public order (69% below)—are consistently below national benchmarks, suggesting a community profile that may prioritise informal social control or have unique environmental factors. Conversely, the 8% reduction in drug-related crimes and other unspecified crimes (both down 50%) highlights shifting patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the closure of schools and the absence of students from university campuses. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting may warrant closer attention to retail security during summer festivals and events.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 23.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime patterns during peak summer. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average when considering the overall crime rate. With a population of 12,774, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low for most residents. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Kingsteignton's crime profile is not only lower in absolute terms but also distributed across a smaller community, potentially making individual incidents more visible within the local context.