Teignmouth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth's crime rate in October 2023 was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to the national picture, where violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominate. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (26.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.0%) and criminal damage and arson (17.1%). These figures suggest a built-up area with a coastal character, where property crimes remain low. Seasonal factors in October—such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may influence activity patterns. The low rate of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further indicate that Teignmouth's environment, likely shaped by its coastal location and smaller population, creates conditions less conducive to certain types of crime. The area's crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of geographic isolation, community cohesion, and the absence of high-density urban features that typically drive property crime. This is consistent with the broader trend of lower crime rates in coastal and rural areas compared to major cities, where population density and economic disparity often correlate with higher crime incidence. However, the 74% gap between Teignmouth's rate for violence and sexual offences and the UK average suggests that even within this relatively safe area, targeted interventions may be needed to address specific vulnerabilities.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase. This rise may reflect heightened activity during Halloween, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Burglary also doubled, moving from zero to one incident, while criminal damage and arson rose by 40% to seven cases. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7% (from three to one), possibly linked to reduced traffic during October's shorter days. Shoplifting decreased by 50%, aligning with a 66% gap below the UK average for that category. Anti-social behaviour, though down by 40% (from 15 to nine), remained 53% below the UK rate. The breakdown shows a marked contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences at 0.7 per 1,000—74% below the UK average—and anti-social behaviour at 0.6 per 1,000, 53% below. These figures suggest that Teignmouth's built-up area, likely influenced by its coastal character, experiences crime types distinct from urban centres, with property crimes remaining low.

Teignmouth's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 23.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 8.0, with a 66.2% gap that underscores its relative safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 365 residents. This low frequency aligns with the built-up area's character, where population density is balanced by a coastal environment that may deter certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Teignmouth's residents face significantly lower risks compared to the national average, though localised factors such as seasonal transitions in October—darker evenings and Halloween—may temporarily influence activity patterns. The drop from the previous month suggests sustained efforts in community policing or environmental design that reduce opportunities for crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.