Teignmouth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth's 114 reported crimes in July 2025 translate to 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 11.6% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate reflects a population of 14,983, meaning one crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents during the month. The crime profile shows a distinct focus on violent and disorderly incidents, with violence and sexual offences (41 cases) comprising 36% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour (27 cases) and other theft (14 cases) follow, highlighting a pattern consistent with a coastal resort town's seasonal rhythms. July, a peak tourist month, likely contributes to higher incidents of public order and anti-social behaviour, as festivals and events draw crowds to Teignmouth's historic quayside and surrounding areas. The data also reveals a notable contrast in crime types compared to the UK average, with violence rates 11% below the national figure but anti-social behaviour 16% above, suggesting local factors such as concentrated nightlife or transient populations may influence these trends. The seasonal context of school holidays and summer tourism appears to amplify incidents of disorder, while the relatively low shoplifting rate (5 cases) may reflect effective retail security measures or a shift in criminal focus during peak visitor periods.

July 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with burglary cases surging by 250% (from 2 to 7) and other theft rising by 133% (from 6 to 14). This spike in property crimes may be linked to increased transient populations during the summer months. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 58.3% (from 12 to 5), a decline that could reflect heightened retail vigilance or a seasonal reallocation of criminal activity. The data also reveals a stark divergence from UK averages: anti-social behaviour in Teignmouth is 16% above the national rate (1.8 vs 1.6 per 1,000), while violent crime is 11% below (2.7 vs 3.0 per 1,000). This contrast underscores the area's unique character as a tourist destination, where social interactions in public spaces may both increase disorder incidents and reduce more targeted crimes like shoplifting. Residents may find the 7.6% increase in overall crime rate from June (7.1 per 1,000) noteworthy, though the absolute number of crimes (114) remains well within the UK's broader statistical context.

Teignmouth's crime rate in July 2025 (7.6 per 1,000) represents a 7.6% increase from June's 7.1 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. This translates to an average of 4 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents when considering the monthly exposure: over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents. This rate is lower than the UK's overall average, which suggests that local factors—such as Teignmouth's coastal geography and seasonal tourism patterns—may contribute to its relatively safer profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 7.6% monthly increase, the absolute number of crimes (114) remains modest in a town of 15,000 people. This context is crucial for residents assessing risk: while the rate has risen slightly, the area still experiences fewer crimes per capita than the national average. The contrast between Teignmouth's crime profile and the UK's overall statistics highlights the influence of localized factors, such as the town's focus on tourism over industrial activity, which may reduce certain crime types while amplifying others related to public spaces and transient visitors.