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Crime in Kingskerswell

Kingskerswell had 55 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

TQ12, Teignbridge · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kingskerswell

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46.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 20 Apr 15 May 14 Jun 25 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3055%
criminal damage713%
anti-social behaviour47%
theft35%
public order35%
vehicle crime35%
burglary24%
drugs24%

Kingskerswell against Teignbridge

TypeKingskerswell per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence25.223.3▲ 50%
Burglary1.71.2–
Vehicle crime2.51.4–
Anti-social behaviour3.43.4–
Theft and robbery3.43.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hele113.1▲ 18%
Newton Abbot97▲ 15%
Barton94.3▼ 2%
Combe Pafford92.3▲ 9%
Shiphay85.6▼ 6%
Kingskerswell46.1▲ 28%
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 Kingskerswell a safe area?

Kingskerswell had about 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingskerswell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by criminal damage (7) and anti-social behaviour (4).