Teignmouth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth’s crime profile in January 2025 was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.1% of all reported crimes. With a total of 76 incidents recorded, the area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the town’s relatively low crime environment. The breakdown of crimes revealed a stark contrast between violent and property offences, with the former comprising 42.1% of the total, while property crimes (19 incidents) accounted for just 25%. This imbalance may be partly explained by Teignmouth’s character as a coastal resort town with a mix of residential and tourist areas, where interpersonal disputes and incidents involving vulnerable individuals are more likely to occur than property-related crimes. Seasonal factors also played a role: January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower shoplifting rates and fewer public order offences, though this was offset by spikes in other categories. The data further illustrates that Teignmouth’s crime picture is shaped by its geography and demographics, with the limited population density of 14,983 residents potentially amplifying the visibility of incidents. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the dominance of violent crimes highlights the need for targeted community initiatives to address underlying social dynamics. The relatively low property crime rate, particularly for burglary and vehicle crime, may also reflect the town’s compact layout and the presence of local policing efforts that deter opportunistic offenders. These patterns align with typical trends in small built-up areas, where community cohesion and local engagement often contribute to lower crime rates, even as specific categories like violence remain areas for improvement.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with three categories experiencing sharp increases. Other crime rose by 150%, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents, while vehicle crime and shoplifting both doubled from their December levels. These spikes may partly explain the overall 5.4% rise in the area’s crime rate compared to the previous month. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9%, likely reflecting the seasonal context of shorter days and reduced outdoor activity typical of January. Violence and sexual offences, though still the dominant category, decreased by 8.6% to 32 incidents, a figure 16% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 12% above the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000, highlighting persistent local challenges in managing community disturbances. For residents, the doubling of shoplifting incidents serves as a concrete indicator of the need for continued vigilance in retail areas during the post-holiday period.

Teignmouth’s January 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 5.4% increase from December’s 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low volume of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents—a monthly exposure rate that positions Teignmouth as significantly safer than the UK average, which sees one crime for every 142 residents. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, translates to tangible reassurance for local residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in Teignmouth remains markedly lower than the national context. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s compact nature, where a small number of incidents can have a more pronounced local impact, particularly in a built-up area with limited spatial dispersion of crime hotspots.