Kingsteignton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,774 residents, Kingsteignton reported 48 crimes in November 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people. This rate is 47.9% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a significant gap that suggests the area's crime profile differs markedly from national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 41.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 16.7%) and other theft (7 incidents, 14.6%). These figures may reflect the area's mix of urban and suburban characteristics, with violence and sexual offences likely influenced by local demographics and social dynamics. November's seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—may have contributed to spikes in drug-related crimes and shoplifting, though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. The overall crime rate being so far below the UK average indicates that local factors, such as effective policing, community engagement, or socioeconomic conditions, may be playing a role. However, the increase in other thefts and drug offences suggests that vigilance is still required, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or retail presence. The data also highlights that Kingsteignton's rates for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are significantly below the UK average, which could indicate a lower prevalence of these issues or a more effective response to them.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes and shoplifting, both doubling from zero to two incidents. This contrasts with significant declines in public order offences, which fell by 83.3% compared to the previous month. The drop in anti-social behaviour, down 52.9% to eight incidents, may reflect the impact of seasonal changes, with colder evenings reducing outdoor congregation. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 41.7% of all crimes, but their rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average. Meanwhile, other thefts rose by 40% to seven incidents, suggesting a possible link to Black Friday shopping activity. The data also reveals that Kingsteignton's rates for criminal damage and arson (62% below the UK average) and shoplifting (68% below) are lower than national figures, which could indicate effective local crime prevention strategies or lower exposure due to the area's character.

Kingsteignton's crime rate in November 2025 dropped 31.4% compared to the previous month, falling from 5.5 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift towards colder evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 2 crimes reported per day in November, a figure that places it among the lowest in the UK. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 266 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is relatively low, it underscores that crime remains a tangible, if infrequent, presence in the community. The population context—12,774 residents—means that the absolute number of crimes (48) is manageable, but local authorities must remain vigilant to ensure this trend continues into future months.