Newton Abbot Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Newton Abbot's November 2025 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places it 5.5% below the UK average of 7.3, a position reinforced by its relatively low rates in property crimes and anti-social behaviour. The area's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Teignbridge, where the retail presence of the town centre and the proximity to major roads likely contribute to higher shoplifting rates (11.3% of total crimes). Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, making up nearly half of all reported incidents (46.5%), a figure 25% above the UK average. This may reflect the social dynamics of a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where seasonal factors like dark evenings and Bonfire Night events could amplify incidents of violence. The sharp contrast with the UK average in shoplifting (27% above) and anti-social behaviour (25% below) suggests a combination of local conditions and national trends. While the area's lower burglary and vehicle crime rates (33% and 50% below UK averages) align with its relatively compact built-up form, the 48% above UK average for drug offences highlights a growing concern in specific pockets. These patterns are further contextualised by the month's seasonal rhythm, with Black Friday shopping driving retail crime and darker evenings influencing the timing of violent incidents.

November 2025 saw dramatic increases in vehicle crime (+400%) and drug-related offences (+266.7%), with possession of weapons rising by 100%. These surges may partly explain the area's 25% above UK average for violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.5% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour fell by 43.9% from October, aligning with a 25% below UK average for this category. The sharp decline in criminal damage and arson (-47.4%) contrasts with the 48% above UK average for drug offences, suggesting shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Residents should note that vehicle crime, now at 5 incidents, is a 50% increase from the UK average, potentially linked to seasonal traffic patterns around Black Friday shopping.

Newton Abbot's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 0.9% increase from the previous month's 6.8. This slight fluctuation is within normal seasonal variation for the area. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that reflects consistent local patterns rather than sudden spikes. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate is 5.5% below the UK average, the stability in monthly figures suggests no significant shift in underlying trends. The population context highlights that even with 213 total crimes, the rate remains proportionally lower than the national benchmark, a position reinforced by the area's relatively lower rates in property crimes and anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average.