Teignmouth Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth's crime profile in August 2023 reveals a combination of seasonal trends and local characteristics. The overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—54.3% below the UK average—positions this coastal town as a safer area compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour (25.5% of all crimes) and violence and sexual offences (23.6%) dominate the crime mix, reflecting patterns typical of built-up areas with mixed residential and commercial zones. The surge in public order offences, though doubling month-on-month, remains 83% below the UK average, suggesting that while certain issues intensify during peak tourist periods, broader systemic factors maintain lower crime levels. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month appears to influence specific patterns: empty homes during the summer may heighten burglary risks, yet Teignmouth's burglary rate (1.8% of all crimes) is 71% below the UK average. This apparent contradiction may be explained by the town's compact built-up area, where community cohesion and visible policing likely mitigate risks associated with seasonal vacancies. Meanwhile, the low rate of vehicle crime (3.6% of all crimes) and drugs-related offences (3.6%)—both 50-80% below UK averages—suggest that the area's limited nightlife and suburban character reduce opportunities for these crimes. The persistent gap between Teignmouth's rates and the UK average underscores the influence of local geography, with coastal tourism driving specific offence types while the town's smaller scale and community focus appear to dampen others.

August saw three crime categories surge by 100%: public order offences, bicycle theft, and possession of weapons. This sharp increase in public order offences—now 83% below the UK average—contrasts with the 50% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from four to two incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, decreased by 26.3% compared to July, though it remains 37% below the UK average. The 100% rise in bicycle theft aligns with seasonal patterns in coastal towns, where increased tourism and summer activity may drive such incidents. The 50% reduction in drug-related crimes is particularly significant, suggesting potential local interventions or shifts in criminal activity patterns. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Teignmouth, where tourism and seasonal rhythms appear to influence specific offence categories more than others.

Teignmouth's crime rate in August 2023 fell to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 5.2% drop from July's 3.9 per 1,000. This continued downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in the area over recent months. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 272 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this coastal community. When compared to the UK's overall rate of 8.1 per 1,000, Teignmouth's performance is striking—54.3% below the national average. This gap is particularly evident in categories like public order offences, which are 83% below the UK average despite a month-on-month doubling. The local context of a seasonal tourist peak, combined with effective community policing strategies, likely contributes to this sustained underperformance relative to national rates.