Kingsteignton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 marked a continuation of Kingsteignton's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—48.5% below the UK average of 6.8. This built-up area within Teignbridge, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 57.8% of all reported incidents. The seasonal context of January, with its post-holiday lull and reduced retail footfall, likely contributes to the lower-than-expected levels of property crime, which made up just 24.4% of the total. Shoplifting, while relatively minor at 15.6% of the total, rose sharply to 7 incidents, a 100% increase from December, possibly reflecting targeted retail activity during the post-Christmas period. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour remained below UK averages by 29% and 68% respectively, suggesting a generally orderly community dynamic. The area's crime profile aligns with typical patterns for small urban centres where community cohesion and local policing efforts may temper more severe criminal activity. However, the 44.4% month-on-month rise in violence and sexual offences raises questions about transient factors influencing local tensions, though can be established from this data alone.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark contrasts in crime trends. Violence and sexual offences surged by 44.4%, from 18 to 26 incidents, a jump that may partly explain the overall rate's slight 2.3% increase from December's 3.4 per 1,000. This spike in violent crime stands in sharp contrast to the 71.4% drop in other theft, which fell from 7 to 2 cases, suggesting a shift in criminal focus toward interpersonal conflicts over property crime. Shoplifting saw a 100% increase to 7 incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 5% (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting a potential vulnerability in retail security during January's quieter shopping period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 50%, and criminal damage and arson doubled, indicating a mixed picture of local dynamics. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in violent crime, which now accounts for over half of all reported incidents. This shift from property to violent crime may reflect seasonal factors such as colder weather driving indoor gatherings, though no definitive causal link is evident in the data.

Comparing January 2026 to December, the area's crime rate rose by 2.3%, from 3.4 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents—a marginal increase that underscores the volatility of monthly crime patterns in small urban areas. On a daily basis, the 45 total crimes reported over 31 days translate to roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that appears modest when contextualised against the population of 12,774 residents. Over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 284 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure for residents: the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Kingsteignton during January was approximately 0.35%, compared to the UK's 0.68%. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Kingsteignton's low crime rate is not merely a statistical anomaly but a consistent feature of its built-up area profile. While the 2.3% increase may seem concerning, it remains within the bounds of normal monthly fluctuations, particularly when considering the seasonal context of January, which typically sees a reduction in outdoor activity and retail transactions that might otherwise drive property crime.