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Crime in Dawlish

Dawlish had 272 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 85% above the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

EX7, Teignbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dawlish

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79.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common133 in 3 months

Month by month

101 Mar 95 Apr 85 May 86 Jun 89 Jul 97 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13349%
shoplifting3513%
criminal damage2610%
anti-social behaviour228%
public order207%
theft145%
vehicle crime52%
other crime52%

Dawlish against Teignbridge

TypeDawlish per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence38.723.3▲ 16%
Burglary1.21.2–
Vehicle crime1.51.4–
Anti-social behaviour6.43.40%
Theft and robbery5.23.5▼ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dawlish Warren284.4▲ 44%
Teignmouth85.1▲ 16%
Dawlish79.2▼ 3%
Shaldon77.8▲ 17%
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 Dawlish a safe area?

Dawlish had about 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dawlish?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (133), followed by shoplifting (35) and criminal damage (26).