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Crime in Ashburton

Ashburton had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

TQ13, Teignbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ashburton

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40.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 15 Apr 13 May 14 Jun 16 Jul 18 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ashburton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2552%
theft1225%
public order510%
criminal damage48%
shoplifting12%
weapons12%

Ashburton against Teignbridge

TypeAshburton per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence20.923.3▼ 24%
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour03.4–
Theft and robbery103.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ashburton40.1▲ 9%
Buckfastleigh40▲ 2%
See every Teignbridge area ranked on the crime in Teignbridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ashburton a safe area?

Ashburton had about 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ashburton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by theft (12) and public order (5).