Crime in Chudleigh: statistics, rates and trends
211 crimes were recorded in Chudleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chudleigh
- Questions about crime in Chudleigh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), criminal damage and arson (25), other theft (18) and shoplifting (18) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,283rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chudleigh | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 211 | 8,148 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.2 | 58.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,250 | 138,548 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chudleigh peaked in the year to August 2018 (227 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (123). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 211 | 40.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 43.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 196 | 37.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 30.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 145 | 27.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 123 | 23.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 219 | 41.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 227 | 43.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (44% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 34 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 19.0 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chudleigh; the highest is Torquay (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bovey Tracey (34.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey | 201 | 34.9 | -13% |
| Kingsteignton | 630 | 48.1 | +20% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,527 | 84.9 | +111% |
| Teignmouth | 1,111 | 74.2 | +85% |
| Dawlish | 1,002 | 82.2 | +104% |
| Exmouth | 2,291 | 63.3 | +57% |
| Exeter | 14,661 | 110.8 | +176% |
| Torquay | 7,355 | 144.6 | +260% |
Chudleigh is the one area listed within Chudleigh, with 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh | Neighbourhood | 7,016 | 273 | 38.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Chudleigh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Colway Lane | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Lawn Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Rock Road | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Fore Street | 8 |
| On or near Foundry Court | 7 |
| On or near B3344 | 6 |
| On or near Coburg Crescent | 6 |
Of the 195 crimes in Chudleigh with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Chudleigh has an estimated population of 5,250 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chudleigh average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chudleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chudleigh a safe place to live?
Chudleigh recorded 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,283rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chudleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 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: 211 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chudleigh?
About 5,250 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chudleigh?
Chudleigh is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.