Crime in Kingsteignton: statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Kingsteignton in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kingsteignton
- Questions about crime in Kingsteignton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), anti-social behaviour (93) and criminal damage and arson (64) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,185th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kingsteignton | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 630 | 8,148 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 58.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,087 | 138,548 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsteignton peaked in the year to August 2018 (752 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (524). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 630 | 48.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 616 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 554 | 42.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 542 | 41.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 597 | 45.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 524 | 40.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 735 | 56.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 752 | 57.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (58% below) and burglary (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 46 and other theft rose from 41 to 54, while anti-social behaviour fell from 141 to 93 and burglary fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +119% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kingsteignton; the highest is Torquay (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bovey Tracey (34.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 2,527 | 84.9 | +76% |
| Chudleigh | 211 | 40.2 | -17% |
| Teignmouth | 1,111 | 74.2 | +54% |
| Bovey Tracey | 201 | 34.9 | -28% |
| Torquay | 7,355 | 144.6 | +200% |
| Dawlish | 1,002 | 82.2 | +71% |
| Paignton | 6,232 | 92.6 | +92% |
| Totnes | 659 | 72.1 | +50% |
Of the 2 areas within Kingsteignton, Kingsteignton West had the highest crime rate (52.8 per 1,000) and Kingsteignton East the lowest (43.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton West | Neighbourhood | 6,188 | 327 | 52.8 |
| Kingsteignton East | Neighbourhood | 6,899 | 303 | 43.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Kingsteignton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oakymead Park” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakymead Park | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Oakford | 19 |
| On or near Homers Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Leaze Road | 17 |
| On or near Race Track | 17 |
| On or near Venn Orchard | 16 |
| On or near Pottery Road | 15 |
| On or near Ley Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
Of the 537 crimes in Kingsteignton with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Kingsteignton has an estimated population of 13,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsteignton average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingsteignton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsteignton a safe place to live?
Kingsteignton recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,185th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kingsteignton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Kingsteignton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsteignton was up 2% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 616 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsteignton?
About 13,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsteignton?
Kingsteignton 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.