Kingsteignton Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Kingsteignton for March 2025 reveals a distinct profile compared to the UK average, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.1% of all reported incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (27% of total crimes). This dominance of violent crime, despite the area's overall rate being 29.5% below the UK average, suggests a localised concentration of incidents that may reflect specific community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, making up 30% of total crimes, remains 28% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing public order. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing—may have influenced patterns, increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour or altering the rhythm of criminal activity. Property crimes, at 15 incidents (21.4% of total), are comparatively low, with vehicle crime and shoplifting both showing significant declines from previous months. This balance between violent and property crime contrasts with national trends, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. The area's built-up nature within Teignbridge likely contributes to this profile, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces creating environments where both types of crime can coexist. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the specific mix of crime types highlights the need for tailored community strategies that address both public safety and the management of anti-social conduct.

March 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 5 to 10 incidents, a surge that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or the transition to longer evenings. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7% (3 to 1), possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during the early spring period or changes in retail patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained 28% above the UK average, with 21 incidents reported, a figure that underscores persistent challenges in community management. Vehicle crime dropped to 1 incident (0.1 per 1,000) from 0 in February, a shift that could be attributed to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or temporary local initiatives. The dominance of violent crimes (26 incidents, 37.1% of total) contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), where Kingsteignton's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 27% lower, suggesting a unique local profile of violent crime that differs from national trends.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in March 2025 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 42.7% increase from February's 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. This rise, though significant, remains 29.5% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. Daily crime context shows 2 incidents reported per day on average, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than aggregate statistics. Over the course of March, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area's population of 12,774. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the localised nature of crime in Kingsteignton suggests specific community dynamics at play, such as concentrated anti-social behaviour or seasonal fluctuations in property crime. The contrast with the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends, even within a relatively low-rate area.