Teignmouth Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance, while generally positive, reflects a complex crime picture shaped by both seasonal factors and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.8% of all incidents, though they were 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 14.3%, with a 23% deficit compared to national rates. The surge in criminal damage and arson (61% above UK average) and public order offences (61% above UK average) suggests a marked increase in community-level tensions, possibly linked to the back-to-school period and the transition into darker evenings. These patterns are consistent with Teignmouth's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and tourist infrastructure, where seasonal transitions can amplify certain types of incidents. The area's lower violent crime rate compared to the UK average may be partly explained by its relatively low population density and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives, though the recent spikes in property-related crimes warrant further scrutiny.

September saw a dramatic 225% increase in public order offences, rising from 4 to 13 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% jump in vehicle crime and a 100% rise in burglaries, suggests shifting patterns in community behaviour. Violent crimes remained 5% below the UK average, with 38 incidents (2.5 per 1,000) — a rate that contrasts sharply with the 61% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose to 13 cases. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell 33.3% (6 to 4) and other theft dropped 40% (5 to 3), potentially reflecting seasonal retail activity. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local events and broader crime trends, with the sharp rise in public order offences likely tied to the start of the academic year and increased social activity.

Teignmouth's crime rate in September 2024 rose 16.6% compared to August, moving from 5.6 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift contrasts with the area's overall 15.6% deficit relative to the UK average. Locally, the 98 reported crimes over 30 days equate to approximately 3 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, reflects seasonal pressures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the concentrated nature of incidents. The population context reveals a community of 14,983 where crime remains lower than the UK benchmark, despite the recent increase. This suggests that while Teignmouth's crime picture is generally safer than the national average, localized spikes in specific categories warrant closer attention.