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Crime in Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton had 425 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 102% above the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

TQ12, Teignbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kingsteignton

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86.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common181 in 3 months

Month by month

145 Mar 129 Apr 138 May 153 Jun 125 Jul 147 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18143%
anti-social behaviour5814%
shoplifting4711%
theft389%
criminal damage358%
public order235%
burglary102%
drugs102%

Kingsteignton against Teignbridge

TypeKingsteignton per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence36.823.3▼ 7%
Burglary21.2–
Vehicle crime1.41.4–
Anti-social behaviour11.83.4▼ 13%
Theft and robbery9.13.5▲ 41%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newton Abbot97▲ 15%
Kingsteignton86.3▲ 3%
Highweek60.6▲ 17%
Bishopsteignton30.3▲ 67%
Chudleigh Knighton24.3▼ 15%
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 Kingsteignton a safe area?

Kingsteignton had about 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingsteignton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (181), followed by anti-social behaviour (58) and shoplifting (47).