Crime in Kingsteignton: statistics, rates and trends
626 crimes were recorded in Kingsteignton in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kingsteignton at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsteignton
- Types of crime in Kingsteignton
- Kingsteignton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kingsteignton
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsteignton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsteignton
- Population and deprivation in Kingsteignton
- Questions about crime in Kingsteignton
- About this data
626 crimes were recorded in Kingsteignton in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 261 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kingsteignton has the 1,195th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingsteignton | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 626 | 8,128 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.8 | 58.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,087 | 138,548 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingsteignton was highest in the year to July 2018 (764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (534). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 626 | 47.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 589 | 45.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 570 | 43.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 534 | 40.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 582 | 44.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 560 | 42.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 741 | 56.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 764 | 58.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingsteignton 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 increases were in shoplifting (+110%) and other theft (+35%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 19.9 | 0.58 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 7.9 | 0.51 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +18% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +110% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +16% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +36% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -39% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingsteignton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingsteignton recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingsteignton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingsteignton recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingsteignton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingsteignton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingsteignton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingsteignton recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingsteignton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingsteignton recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingsteignton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingsteignton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingsteignton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingsteignton recorded 19 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 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingsteignton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingsteignton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingsteignton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingsteignton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingsteignton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingsteignton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingsteignton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingsteignton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingsteignton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingsteignton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingsteignton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingsteignton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kingsteignton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingsteignton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 2,488 | 83.6 | +75% |
| Chudleigh | 218 | 41.5 | -13% |
| Teignmouth | 1,117 | 74.6 | +56% |
| Bovey Tracey | 195 | 33.8 | -29% |
| Torquay | 7,339 | 144.3 | +202% |
| Dawlish | 1,014 | 83.2 | +74% |
| Paignton | 6,322 | 93.9 | +96% |
| Totnes | 648 | 70.9 | +48% |
2 areas within Kingsteignton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kingsteignton West had the highest rate (53.7 per 1,000) and Kingsteignton East the lowest (42.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton West | Neighbourhood | 6,188 | 332 | 53.7 |
| Kingsteignton East | Neighbourhood | 6,899 | 294 | 42.6 |
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 Kingsteignton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakymead Park | 41 |
| On or near Homers Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Leaze Road | 17 |
| On or near Race Track | 17 |
| On or near Oakford | 17 |
| On or near Venn Orchard | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Ley Lane | 12 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingsteignton 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 | 227 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 24.6% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Kingsteignton has an estimated population of 13,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingsteignton sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Kingsteignton a safe place to live?
Kingsteignton recorded 47.8 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 Kingsteignton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Kingsteignton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsteignton was up 6% on the year before: 626 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 589 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingsteignton?
Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.