Highweek had 147 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.
TQ12, Teignbridge · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Highweek
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60.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common86 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Highweek. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
86
59%
shoplifting
13
9%
anti-social behaviour
10
7%
theft
10
7%
criminal damage
9
6%
public order
9
6%
drugs
4
3%
vehicle crime
2
1%
Highweek against Teignbridge
Type
Highweek per 1,000
Middle Teignbridge area
Change
Violence
35.4
23.3
▲ 26%
Burglary
0.4
1.2
–
Vehicle crime
0.8
1.4
–
Anti-social behaviour
4.1
3.4
▼ 9%
Theft and robbery
4.9
3.5
▲ 20%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Highweek a safe area?
Highweek had about 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Highweek?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (86), followed by shoplifting (13) and anti-social behaviour (10).