Teignmouth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Teignmouth during November 2023 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal factors. With a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—42.7% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently lower level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. The balance of crime types shows a notable emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 29.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 28.1%. This mix suggests a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. The prominence of violent crime may reflect the town’s status as a coastal resort with a transient population, where interactions in public spaces can sometimes escalate into conflict. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, could be influenced by the season, with darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night increasing opportunities for disorderly conduct. Property crimes, though lower than the UK average for categories like vehicle crime (40% below) and shoplifting (45% below), still make up a significant portion of the total, particularly in the form of theft and criminal damage. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping, the approach of winter, and the annual Bonfire Night—likely contributed to the types and frequencies of crimes recorded. For instance, the increase in anti-social behaviour may be partly explained by the extended hours of darkness, which can reduce visibility and increase the likelihood of incidents going unreported. Similarly, the timing of Black Friday could have influenced retail-related theft, though shoplifting rates remained below the UK average. These patterns highlight how both local characteristics and seasonal rhythms shape the crime picture in Teignmouth, offering insights into the factors that may contribute to its relatively low overall crime rate compared to national trends.

November 2023 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour doubling (from 9 to 18). These spikes, while notable, remain below UK averages for their respective categories—vehicle crime is 40% lower than the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is only 14% above the UK average. The doubling of burglary reports (from 1 to 2) also reflects a sharp increase, though burglary rates in Teignmouth remain 71% below the UK average. This contrast between local growth and continued national underperformance suggests that while certain factors may have temporarily elevated specific crime types, the area’s overall crime environment remains significantly safer than the national average. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for nearly 30% of all reported incidents—stands in stark contrast to the UK average for this category, which is 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Teignmouth’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 50% below the UK figure, indicating a strong community response or environmental deterrent that may be worth exploring further. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour could be a practical concern, particularly during the darker evenings of late November. Local authorities may need to consider targeted interventions in high-traffic areas or during events like Bonfire Night to address this trend while maintaining the area’s overall safety record.

The crime rate in Teignmouth rose by 55.8% from 2.7 per 1,000 in October to 4.3 per 1,000 in November 2023, reflecting a marked increase over the previous month. Despite this upward trend, the area still maintains a crime rate that is 42.7% below the UK average, underscoring its relative safety compared to national standards. On a daily basis, Teignmouth experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that may seem modest but highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in a community where crime is relatively uncommon. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for comparable areas. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 14,983, illustrates how the crime rate remains proportionally low even as it has increased from the prior month. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the rise in certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour—has not been enough to shift the overall profile away from being one of the safer areas in the UK. Residents may find this comparative context reassuring, though the month-on-month increase in specific crime types suggests that local factors, such as seasonal events or changes in community activity, could be influencing trends that warrant continued monitoring.