Paignton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Paignton's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the landscape. At 6.3 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 6% below the UK average of 6.7, a figure that positions Paignton as relatively safer than the national benchmark. However, the composition of crime tells a different story: violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.6% of all reported incidents, far exceeding the proportion of property crimes (29.3%). This imbalance, with violent crimes 11% above the UK average for this category, may reflect Paignton's character as a coastal town with seasonal fluctuations in population and activity. The winter month context, marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to this pattern, as reduced foot traffic in public spaces could paradoxically increase opportunities for targeted violence. Meanwhile, property crime rates for categories like burglary and vehicle crime are significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in these areas. The most common crime type, violence and sexual offences, aligns with patterns often seen in areas with mixed residential and tourist populations, where interactions between transient and local communities can influence crime dynamics. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in violent crime prevention while maintaining the positive trends in property crime reduction.

February 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one incident. This anomaly contrasts with broader declines, including an 83.3% drop in possession of weapons cases and a 75% reduction in robbery reports. The crime mix reveals a striking imbalance, with violent crimes (179) outpacing property crimes (150) by nearly 20%. This dominance of violent crime is 11% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, despite Paignton's overall rate being below the national figure. Anti-social behaviour and burglary rates were 18% and 26% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting effective local strategies in these areas. The month-on-month decrease of 18.1% in the overall crime rate underscores a positive shift, though the persistence of violent crime indicates ongoing challenges for community safety initiatives.

Paignton's crime rate in February 2025 (6.3 per 1,000) marks an 18.1% decrease from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with typical winter patterns, where lower outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 15 incidents per day over the month, highlighting the persistent presence of crime in the area despite the decline. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the rate within the population. This 1-in-158 ratio suggests a manageable level of risk for residents, though it remains important to note that crime distribution can vary significantly across different parts of Paignton. The population context further illustrates that, while the overall rate is below the UK average, specific crime types such as violence and sexual offences remain high, requiring targeted local responses.