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Crime in Moretonhampstead

Moretonhampstead had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 11.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% below the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was down 55% on the three months before.

TQ13, Teignbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Moretonhampstead

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11.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
-55%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 1 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 2 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence360%
theft120%
anti-social behaviour120%

Moretonhampstead against Teignbridge

TypeMoretonhampstead per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence6.923.3–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour2.33.4–
Theft and robbery2.33.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chagford18.2–
Moretonhampstead11.6▼ 55%
Bridford0–
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 Moretonhampstead a safe area?

Moretonhampstead had about 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Moretonhampstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by theft (1) and anti-social behaviour (1).