Teignmouth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Teignmouth's January 2026 crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.3% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 for this category. This stark contrast highlights the area's unique crime dynamics, where violent crime remains a primary concern despite the overall rate being 23.5% below the UK average. The town's crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents is driven by a combination of local factors, including its coastal location, which may influence the types of incidents reported, and the presence of a tightly knit community that could contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal patterns also play a role, with the post-holiday period in January typically associated with reduced retail activity and fewer opportunities for theft-related crimes. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests that local social dynamics and community interactions may be more significant contributors to the crime picture than purely geographical factors. This is further supported by the fact that property crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, are significantly below the UK average, indicating that the area's built-up nature and potential focus on community policing may help mitigate these types of incidents. The seasonal context of January, with its shorter days and reduced public gatherings, aligns with the observed decrease in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 44.4% compared to December. These trends underscore the importance of considering both seasonal and community-specific factors when analysing crime patterns in Teignmouth.

January 2026 saw a 300% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases—a significant shift that may reflect emerging categories or underreported incidents. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled from 0 to 2, a change that could be tied to seasonal patterns or local enforcement priorities. In contrast, public order offences fell by 50% compared to December, likely influenced by the shorter days and reduced public gatherings typical of January. The crime mix also shifted toward violent crimes, with 51.3% of all reported incidents falling into this category—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 44.4%, a trend consistent with the post-holiday lull in social activity. Teignmouth's violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 8% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be attributed to the area's demographic profile and the nature of its local community interactions. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and community-specific influences in shaping the crime picture.

Teignmouth's crime rate in January 2026 (5.2 per 1,000) reflects a 13.3% decline from December's 6.0 per 1,000, marking a continuation of a downward trend that has persisted for several months. This reduction is consistent with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period typically characterised by reduced retail footfall and fewer opportunities for property-related crimes. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 3 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while stable compared to historical patterns, remains below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up coastal area. When compared to the UK population context, Teignmouth's rate is 23.5% below the national average, a disparity that may be influenced by local factors such as its coastal location, community-focused policing strategies, and the relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. This population-scaled perspective further underscores that, despite the 40 reported violent crimes, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community with a strong sense of local cohesion.