Teignmouth Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 saw Teignmouth's crime rate at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.1. This represents a 32.4% reduction compared to the national figure, a consistent trend for the area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.6% of all reported incidents—35 cases in total. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 22.2%, with 16 incidents recorded, while criminal damage and arson made up 9.7% of the total. These patterns align with December's seasonal context: Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and empty homes during the holiday period. The town's coastal location and year-round tourism infrastructure likely contribute to these dynamics, with retail areas and public spaces remaining focal points for both crime and community activity. Despite the overall low rate, the mix of violent and property crimes reflects the area's character as a mixed-use coastal town, where seasonal fluctuations and local events influence crime patterns. The sharp drop in shoplifting compared to previous months may be attributed to reduced foot traffic during the festive period, while the prominence of violence and sexual offences could be linked to social gatherings and holiday-related incidents.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in shoplifting, which fell by 84.6% (from 13 to 2 cases). This steep decline aligns with the holiday season's reduced retail activity and shorter trading hours. Conversely, 'other crime' saw a 100% increase, rising from 1 to 2 cases—a figure that, while small, underscores the need for vigilance in unclassified incidents. Violence and sexual offences rose by 9.4% (32 to 35 cases), a modest but notable increase that may reflect heightened social interactions during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 33.3% (12 to 16 cases), potentially linked to increased public gatherings. Teignmouth's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 10% below the UK average for this category, a positive deviation that contrasts with anti-social behaviour's 17% above the national rate (0.9 per 1,000). These findings highlight the area's unique balance between community cohesion and localized pressures, with the most significant swings pointing to seasonal and situational factors rather than systemic trends.

Teignmouth's December 2024 crime rate (4.8 per 1,000) marks a 21.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1, reflecting a sustained downward trajectory. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, is consistent with the town's overall low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 208 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Teignmouth well below the UK average for most categories. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, illustrating the relative safety of the area even during peak seasonal activity. The population context—14,983 residents—further emphasizes the scale of these figures, with the crime rate remaining comfortably below the national benchmark. The comparison with the previous month also reveals a shift in crime dynamics, with property crimes decreasing and violent incidents rising slightly, a pattern that may reflect the interplay between seasonal events and local policing efforts.