Teignmouth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth’s crime rate for May 2024 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 9.5% below the UK average of 8.4. Despite this overall reduction, the data reveals troubling trends in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, with 38 incidents reported—a sharp increase from April. This rise, coupled with a 58.3% month-on-month surge, suggests a possible link to the extended daylight hours and increased social activity typical of the month. Anti-social behaviour also spiked dramatically, rising by 141.7% to 29 incidents, which is 31% above the UK average. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and the start of the summer social season—likely contributes to this pattern, as outdoor drinking and public gatherings become more frequent. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson increased by 61% compared to the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to such activity. While the overall crime rate remains lower than the national average, the concentrated rise in violent and anti-social crimes highlights the importance of community engagement and local policing strategies in managing these trends. The data also shows a mixed picture in property crimes, with shoplifting and vehicle crime declining but other theft and anti-social behaviour climbing. This contrast underscores the complexity of crime patterns in a coastal resort town, where tourism and seasonal fluctuations play a significant role in shaping the local crime profile.

May 2024 saw a stark rise in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 141.7% compared to April, driven by the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of the month. This surge, from 12 to 29 incidents, places the category 31% above the UK average, a significant departure from previous trends. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 58.3%, with 38 reported incidents—nearly 33% of all crimes—marking the highest proportion of violent crime in the area since records began. Theft from the person also doubled, with two reported incidents compared to zero in April, a change that may reflect increased outdoor activity and socialising during the warmer weather. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both declined, with shoplifting dropping by 57.1% and vehicle crime falling by 25%, likely due to heightened policing efforts in retail zones and car parks. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly during late evenings, as the data suggests a clear correlation between seasonal factors and the rise in anti-social behaviour.

Teignmouth's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 25.4% compared to April, climbing from 6.1 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with the seasonal shift toward longer evenings and the start of the summer social season, which may heighten opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public disorder. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average but reflects a noticeable uptick from previous months. This context is crucial for residents, as it highlights the importance of community awareness and local policing efforts in managing the growing number of incidents. The population of 14,983 means that even small changes in crime trends can have a measurable impact on the local community, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or frequent social gatherings.