Crime in Teignmouth: statistics, rates and trends
1,111 crimes were recorded in Teignmouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Teignmouth
- Questions about crime in Teignmouth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (468), anti-social behaviour (132) and criminal damage and arson (113) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 705th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Teignmouth | Teignbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,111 | 8,148 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.2 | 58.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,978 | 138,548 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Teignmouth peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (800). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,111 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,221 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 969 | 64.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 800 | 53.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 852 | 56.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 919 | 61.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,059 | 70.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,203 | 80.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (69% below) and drugs (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 28 to 36 and shoplifting rose from 89 to 106, while anti-social behaviour fell from 229 to 132 and public order fell from 81 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 31.2 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Other theft | 87 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 66 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Teignmouth; the highest is Torquay (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bovey Tracey (34.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish | 1,002 | 82.2 | +11% |
| Kingsteignton | 630 | 48.1 | -35% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,527 | 84.9 | +15% |
| Torquay | 7,355 | 144.6 | +95% |
| Chudleigh | 211 | 40.2 | -46% |
| Exmouth | 2,291 | 63.3 | -15% |
| Bovey Tracey | 201 | 34.9 | -53% |
| Paignton | 6,232 | 92.6 | +25% |
Of the 3 areas within Teignmouth, Teignmouth East had the highest crime rate (99.3 per 1,000) and Teignmouth Central the lowest (35.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth East | Neighbourhood | 4,944 | 491 | 99.3 |
| Teignmouth West | Neighbourhood | 5,013 | 440 | 87.8 |
| Teignmouth Central | Neighbourhood | 5,021 | 180 | 35.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Teignmouth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Kingsway | 50 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Broadmeadow View | 31 |
| On or near Station Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Cartwright Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Fore Street | 19 |
| On or near Higher Woodway Close | 18 |
Of the 979 crimes in Teignmouth with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 472 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 220 | 22.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Teignmouth has an estimated population of 14,978 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Teignmouth average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Teignmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Teignmouth a safe place to live?
Teignmouth recorded 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 705th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Teignmouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Teignmouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Teignmouth was down 9% on the year before: 1,111 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,221 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Teignmouth?
About 14,978 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Teignmouth?
Teignmouth 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.