Teignmouth Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth’s March 2023 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 46.1% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.2% of all crimes reported—nearly double the share of property crimes. This dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where violent offences make up 31% of total incidents. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to spring and lengthening evenings, may have influenced the pattern, as increased outdoor activity and tourism could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (17.7% of total crimes), was 33% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town’s community-focused environment and limited nightlife. Meanwhile, the low incidence of burglary (70% below the UK average) aligns with Teignmouth’s character as a coastal resort, where high-value residential properties are sparse and commercial zones are relatively small. The data also reveals a stark underperformance in public order offences compared to the UK, with rates 84% lower, a trend that could indicate effective policing or a lack of disruptive activity in public spaces. However, the small but notable 11% increase in robbery rates compared to the UK average highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such crimes occur. Overall, Teignmouth’s crime picture reflects a balance between its coastal tourism economy and the challenges of maintaining low crime rates in a small, community-oriented built-up area.

March 2023 saw a significant concentration of violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of property crimes (25.8%). This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes constitute 31% of total offences. The category of public order offences stood out as 84% below the UK average (0.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive behaviour in Teignmouth’s public spaces. Robbery, however, was 11% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a small but notable deviation. The low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 39% below the UK average) may reflect the town’s retail environment, which likely prioritises security measures in its small-scale shops. Residents may find the daily crime count (roughly two incidents per day) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk levels.

Teignmouth’s crime rate in March 2023 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) remains lower than the UK average (7.6 per 1,000), a gap of 46.1%. This disparity is reflected in daily crime patterns, with roughly two crimes reported each day in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 242 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national trends. Given Teignmouth’s coastal resort status, the low burglary and vehicle crime rates (70% and 79% below UK averages, respectively) align with the limited presence of high-density residential or commercial zones typically associated with such offences. The population context further highlights that, despite its small size (14,983 residents), the area’s crime profile is shaped by its tourism-driven economy and seasonal rhythms, which may dampen opportunities for property-related crimes.