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Crime in Bishopsteignton

Bishopsteignton had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 67% on the three months before.

TQ14, Teignbridge · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bishopsteignton

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30.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+67%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 1 Apr 5 May 3 Jun 11 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bishopsteignton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1155%
anti-social behaviour315%
burglary210%
drugs15%
public order15%
other crime15%
vehicle crime15%

Bishopsteignton against Teignbridge

TypeBishopsteignton per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence16.723.3–
Burglary31.2–
Vehicle crime1.51.4–
Anti-social behaviour4.63.4–
Theft and robbery03.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kingsteignton86.3▲ 3%
Teignmouth85.1▲ 16%
Shaldon77.8▲ 17%
Bishopsteignton30.3▲ 67%
Holcombe19.9▲ 38%
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 Bishopsteignton a safe area?

Bishopsteignton had about 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bishopsteignton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and burglary (2).