Crime in Chudleigh: statistics, rates and trends
218 crimes were recorded in Chudleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chudleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Chudleigh
- Types of crime in Chudleigh
- Chudleigh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chudleigh
- Streets with the most crime in Chudleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chudleigh
- Population and deprivation in Chudleigh
- Questions about crime in Chudleigh
- About this data
218 crimes were recorded in Chudleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 102 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chudleigh has the 1,285th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chudleigh | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 218 | 8,128 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 58.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,250 | 138,548 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chudleigh was highest in the year to July 2019 (245 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (123). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 218 | 41.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 234 | 44.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 182 | 34.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 159 | 30.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 142 | 27.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 123 | 23.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 245 | 46.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 211 | 40.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chudleigh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 19.4 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.8 | 0.70 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +2000% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -41% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +64% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +167% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 0.22 | -64% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +200% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chudleigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chudleigh recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chudleigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chudleigh recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chudleigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chudleigh recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2000% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chudleigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chudleigh recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chudleigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chudleigh recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chudleigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chudleigh recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chudleigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chudleigh recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chudleigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chudleigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chudleigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chudleigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chudleigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chudleigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chudleigh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chudleigh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chudleigh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chudleigh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chudleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chudleigh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey | 195 | 33.8 | -18% |
| Kingsteignton | 626 | 47.8 | +15% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,488 | 83.6 | +101% |
| Teignmouth | 1,117 | 74.6 | +80% |
| Dawlish | 1,014 | 83.2 | +100% |
| Exmouth | 2,331 | 64.4 | +55% |
| Exeter | 14,657 | 110.8 | +167% |
| Torquay | 7,339 | 144.3 | +247% |
1 areas within Chudleigh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chudleigh had the highest rate (39.6 per 1,000) and Chudleigh the lowest (39.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh | Neighbourhood | 7,016 | 278 | 39.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chudleigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Colway Lane | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Lawn Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Rock Road | 10 |
| On or near Fore Street | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Foundry Court | 7 |
| On or near B3344 | 6 |
| On or near Coburg Crescent | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chudleigh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 41.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
Chudleigh has an estimated population of 5,250. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chudleigh sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chudleigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Chudleigh a safe place to live?
Chudleigh recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chudleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Chudleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chudleigh was down 7% on the year before: 218 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 234 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chudleigh?
Chudleigh is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chudleigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.