Crime in Teignmouth: statistics, rates and trends
1,117 crimes were recorded in Teignmouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Teignmouth at a glance
- Crime trends in Teignmouth
- Types of crime in Teignmouth
- Teignmouth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Teignmouth
- Streets with the most crime in Teignmouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Teignmouth
- Population and deprivation in Teignmouth
- Questions about crime in Teignmouth
- About this data
1,117 crimes were recorded in Teignmouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 481 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Teignmouth has the 704th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Teignmouth | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,117 | 8,128 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.6 | 58.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,978 | 138,548 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Teignmouth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,219 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (797). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,117 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,189 | 79.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 940 | 62.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 797 | 53.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 873 | 58.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 926 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,068 | 71.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,219 | 81.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 90 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Teignmouth 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 (+22%) and burglary (+10%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 481 | 32.1 | 0.94 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 8.5 | 0.56 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 7.1 | 0.85 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 6.9 | 1.01 | -11% |
| Other theft | 86 | 5.7 | 0.90 | +4% |
| Public order | 75 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +9% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +10% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +44% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +42% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Teignmouth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Teignmouth recorded 481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Teignmouth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Teignmouth recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Teignmouth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Teignmouth recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Teignmouth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Teignmouth recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Teignmouth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Teignmouth recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Teignmouth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Teignmouth recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Teignmouth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Teignmouth recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Teignmouth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Teignmouth recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Teignmouth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Teignmouth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Teignmouth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Teignmouth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Teignmouth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Teignmouth recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Teignmouth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Teignmouth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Teignmouth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Teignmouth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Teignmouth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Teignmouth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Teignmouth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Teignmouth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish | 1,014 | 83.2 | +12% |
| Kingsteignton | 626 | 47.8 | -36% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,488 | 83.6 | +12% |
| Torquay | 7,339 | 144.3 | +93% |
| Chudleigh | 218 | 41.5 | -44% |
| Exmouth | 2,331 | 64.4 | -14% |
| Bovey Tracey | 195 | 33.8 | -55% |
| Paignton | 6,322 | 93.9 | +26% |
3 areas within Teignmouth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Teignmouth East had the highest rate (95.5 per 1,000) and Teignmouth Central the lowest (38.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth East | Neighbourhood | 4,944 | 472 | 95.5 |
| Teignmouth West | Neighbourhood | 5,013 | 452 | 90.2 |
| Teignmouth Central | Neighbourhood | 5,021 | 193 | 38.4 |
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 Teignmouth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Kingsway | 53 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Broadmeadow View | 33 |
| On or near Station Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Cartwright Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Fore Street | 20 |
| On or near Higher Brimley Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Teignmouth 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 | 478 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Teignmouth has an estimated population of 14,978. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Teignmouth sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Teignmouth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Teignmouth a safe place to live?
Teignmouth recorded 74.6 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 Teignmouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Teignmouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Teignmouth was down 6% on the year before: 1,117 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,189 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Teignmouth?
Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.