Teignmouth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Teignmouth, 3.1 crimes were reported in June 2023 — a figure 63.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 326 residents over the course of the month. The local crime picture shows a clear pattern of low-level, community-focused incidents, with anti-social behaviour (32.6% of all crimes) and violence and sexual offences (28.3%) dominating the breakdown. These rates align with Teignmouth's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and tourist infrastructure. The start of the summer season, marked by longer days and the beginning of the tourist season, likely contributes to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which often spikes in areas with transient populations or increased foot traffic. Violent crime, while lower than the UK average, remains a concern, with incidents concentrated in public spaces and late-night hours. The low overall crime rate may reflect the area's relatively small population and strong community cohesion, though the seasonal shift to warmer weather and increased visitors could introduce new dynamics. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson, accounted for 17.4% of all incidents, suggesting targeted issues in specific locations such as public amenities or neglected properties. The data underscores a crime profile shaped by local geography and seasonal rhythms, with rates that remain significantly below national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson increased by 100%, rising from 4 to 8 incidents — a sharp jump that may reflect seasonal neglect of public spaces or targeted vandalism during the summer months. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 56.7%, dropping from 30 to 13 cases, potentially linked to the closure of late-night venues or reduced foot traffic as the tourist season ramped up. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, decreased by 37.5% (24 to 15), though it still remained 32% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. This suggests local efforts to manage community disturbances may be effective, though the remaining incidents highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining public order. The sharp drop in shoplifting (from 2 to 1, a 50% decline) aligns with the UK average for this category (0.5 per 1,000), indicating that retail crime remains a minor concern in Teignmouth compared to other areas. The increase in drug-related incidents (from 0 to 2) is particularly noteworthy, as it represents a complete reversal from the previous month and may signal emerging issues requiring further attention from local authorities.

Teignmouth's crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in June 2023 marked a 35.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly small, translates to a tangible monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 326 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to roughly one crime for every 118 residents in a similar-sized area. The population-scaled perspective underscores Teignmouth's relative safety, with residents facing a far lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The contrast is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour, where the local rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 32% below the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), and violence and sexual offences, which are 69% below the UK rate (2.9 per 1,000). These figures suggest that Teignmouth's community-focused policing strategies or the area's demographic profile — potentially including a lower proportion of high-risk groups — may contribute to its safer crime environment. The low daily crime count also implies that most incidents are isolated or non-recurring, which could be attributed to the town's compact size and strong local networks that may deter or quickly address criminal activity.