Teignmouth Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 saw Teignmouth's crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, with 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents — 41.2% lower than the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. As a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and tourist attractions, the crime profile reflects seasonal patterns typical of the region. Violence and sexual offences (30 cases) dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 42.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24 cases, 33.8%). The sharp rise in violence and sexual offences may partly explain the higher share of violent crime compared to the UK average, where this category constitutes 28% of all crimes. Longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during May's bank holidays likely contributed to this trend. Meanwhile, property crime remained low, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both declining sharply compared to previous months. The overall crime rate, however, did not reflect this trend, as anti-social behaviour — often linked to public spaces and alcohol consumption — rose to 20% above the UK average. This suggests a combination of local factors and broader national patterns, with Teignmouth's coastal location and seasonal visitor influx potentially amplifying certain types of crime.

Shoplifting in Teignmouth surged by 100% in May 2023, rising from one reported incident in April to two. This increase, while modest in absolute terms, signals a shift in criminal activity that residents should monitor, particularly in retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 70% compared to the previous month, with reported incidents dropping from 10 to 3. This decline may reflect heightened community awareness or improved security measures in parking areas. Burglary also saw a significant reduction, falling by 66.7% (from three to one incident), suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have played a role. Anti-social behaviour — a category that includes disorderly conduct and public intoxication — reached 20% above the UK average, highlighting a local challenge that contrasts with the area's generally lower crime rates. This divergence from national trends may be linked to Teignmouth's coastal character, where socialising in public spaces is more common during warmer months. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting incidents are concentrated.

Teignmouth's crime rate in May 2023 (4.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a 23.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar coastal towns, where crime rates often fluctuate with tourist activity and weather patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance in public spaces. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 211 residents over the course of the month — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, is worth contextualising against the area's demographic profile. The population of 14,983 residents means that individual risk remains relatively low, but the concentration of certain crime types — such as anti-social behaviour and violence — in specific areas warrants targeted attention. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, which typically sees higher frequencies in urban centres. Teignmouth's lower overall rate, combined with its unique local challenges, illustrates how crime patterns can vary significantly even within the same national context.