Teignmouth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Teignmouth’s crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 34.9% of all reported crimes, with 29 incidents recorded. This category, though significant, remains 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, illustrating a relative safety in this area compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 for the built-up area is 25.7% lower than the UK’s 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that may be influenced by the town’s character as a coastal resort with a mix of residential and tourist activity. While property crimes such as other theft and anti-social behaviour accounted for 15.7% and 13.3% of incidents respectively, the dominance of violent crime suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. January’s post-holiday period, marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, may have contributed to lower outdoor crime rates but could also have created conditions for more concentrated incidents in specific areas. The town’s proximity to natural landscapes and its role as a tourist destination likely shape these patterns, with seasonal shifts in population and activity influencing crime dynamics. However, the persistence of violent crime despite these factors raises questions about underlying social or economic pressures that may require further investigation.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in other theft (+160%), criminal damage and arson (+125%), and possession of weapons (+100%) compared to December. These spikes contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-66.7%), burglary (-50%), and drugs (-33.3%). The surge in other theft, which now accounts for 15.7% of all crimes, is 58% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category at 34.9% of total crimes, despite being 27% below the UK average. Residents may find the 58% gap in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests local vulnerabilities that could be addressed through targeted interventions. The 100% increase in weapon possession, though small in absolute terms (three cases), raises questions about underlying factors that might warrant closer attention.

Teignmouth's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 23.9% compared to December's 4.5 per 1,000, reaching 5.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic, when viewed against the area’s population of 14,983, suggests that while crime is present, its impact is diluted by the community’s size. The rise in specific categories such as other theft and criminal damage and arson may indicate seasonal or situational factors influencing local behaviour, though further data would be needed to confirm such trends definitively.