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Crime in Kenton

Kenton had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle Teignbridge area.

EX6, Teignbridge · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kenton

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29.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 2 Apr 4 May 5 Jun 4 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence542%
burglary217%
other crime217%
vehicle crime18%
criminal damage18%
theft18%

Kenton against Teignbridge

TypeKenton per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence12.523.3–
Burglary51.2–
Vehicle crime2.51.4–
Anti-social behaviour03.4–
Theft and robbery2.53.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Exminster49.8▲ 9%
Kenton29.9–
Kenn25.7▼ 29%
Lympstone19.6▼ 18%
Exton6.8–
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 Kenton a safe area?

Kenton had about 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kenton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by burglary (2) and other crime (2).