Teignmouth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent over property crime, with 40 violent incidents (55.6% of total) compared to 13 property crimes (17.4%). This stark imbalance, while 32.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, raises questions about the underlying factors shaping the area’s crime dynamics. The most common offence—violence and sexual offences—occurred at a rate of 2.7 per 1,000, 8% above the UK average, suggesting a concentration of incidents in specific pockets of the built-up area. This could be linked to Teignmouth’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and tourist attractions, where seasonal factors may influence patterns of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000 (52% below the UK average), indicates a generally low level of disruptive activity, likely supported by the town’s community-oriented infrastructure and lower population density. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may have contributed to a temporary shift in crime patterns, though the persistent focus on violent crime suggests deeper socioeconomic or environmental drivers. Property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remain well below national averages, with shoplifting falling to 1 incident (0.1 per 1,000) from 5 in January, an 80% decrease. This could reflect heightened local enforcement during the holiday season or a natural lull in retail crime during the winter months. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000, while modest, highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing the specific challenges posed by violent crime in the area.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in drugs-related offences (200% rise), vehicle crime (200% rise), and other crime (200% rise), while shoplifting and criminal damage and arson fell by 80% and 66.7%, respectively. This shift in crime mix highlights a stark contrast between property and violent crime: violent crimes accounted for 55.6% of total incidents, far exceeding property crimes (17.4%). This imbalance is particularly notable given that violence and sexual offences in Teignmouth (2.7 per 1,000) are 8% above the UK average, despite the area’s overall rate being significantly lower. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) is 52% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the town’s quieter, more community-focused environment. For residents, the 200% surge in drugs offences—now at 6 incidents—raises questions about local enforcement patterns and the need for targeted interventions.

Teignmouth's crime rate in February 2024 (4.8 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 13.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, marking a downward trend. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of February—a winter month typically associated with lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 208 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in comparison to the UK average. While this statistic does not account for daily fluctuations, it offers a clear snapshot of the area’s crime profile during this period. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Teignmouth’s residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, a trend consistent with the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist-oriented spaces.