Teignmouth Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a striking contrast between its overall rate and specific category trends. The built-up area recorded 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, 6.4% below the UK average, yet anti-social behaviour—accounting for 31.2% of all crimes—surged to 84% above the national rate. This anomaly may reflect the area's dual identity as a coastal resort and commuter hub, where seasonal transitions and tourist activity could amplify public disorder. Violence and sexual offences (33.9% of crimes) remained the most prevalent category, consistent with Teignmouth's proximity to nightlife areas and its role as a regional destination. The seasonal shift to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, may have influenced patterns. Property crimes (25 incidents) were significantly lower than violent crimes (37), diverging from the UK's typically higher property crime rates. This balance could indicate effective local policing or demographic factors, such as a younger population contributing to higher violent crime rates. The low rates of vehicle crime (74% below UK average) and shoplifting (26% below) align with Teignmouth's relatively sparse motor vehicle presence and retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. As the area transitions into its tourism season, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour warrants further scrutiny, though whether this is a temporary spike or a longer-term trend.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 161.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 13 to 34 incidents. This surge, the most significant month-on-month change, suggests a sharp uptick in public disorder. Bicycle theft and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident each, highlighting emerging vulnerabilities. Conversely, other crime fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), and possession of weapons dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). These shifts contrast with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour is 84% higher in Teignmouth than the national rate of 1.2 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Teignmouth is 74% below the UK average, consistent with the area's low motor vehicle density. A resident might find the 161.5% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly notable, as it exceeds the overall crime rate increase and could impact local quality of life.

Teignmouth's crime rate in March 2025 rose 9.0% compared to February's 6.7 per 1,000, reaching 7.3 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns during the transition to spring. Locally, 4 crimes were reported daily on average—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains below the UK average when scaled to Teignmouth's population. The rise in anti-social behaviour, coupled with a decline in vehicle crime, suggests a seasonal reallocation of criminal activity. With Teignmouth's coastal tourism season approaching, this shift may align with increased foot traffic in public spaces. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a relatively low risk compared to the UK, but the localised spikes in specific crime categories warrant attention.