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Crime in Teignmouth

Teignmouth had 344 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 24 Teignbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 99% above the middle Teignbridge area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

TQ14, Teignbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Teignmouth

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85.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 24Teignbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common129 in 3 months

Month by month

98 Mar 84 Apr 114 May 117 Jun 107 Jul 120 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12938%
criminal damage4212%
shoplifting3911%
anti-social behaviour3811%
theft3310%
public order216%
burglary103%
other crime103%

Teignmouth against Teignbridge

TypeTeignmouth per 1,000Middle Teignbridge areaChange
Violence31.923.3▲ 8%
Burglary2.51.2▼ 44%
Vehicle crime21.4–
Anti-social behaviour9.43.4▲ 6%
Theft and robbery9.23.5▲ 85%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Teignmouth85.1▲ 16%
Dawlish79.2▼ 3%
Shaldon77.8▲ 17%
Bishopsteignton30.3▲ 67%
Holcombe19.9▲ 38%
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 Teignmouth a safe area?

Teignmouth had about 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 24 Teignbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Teignmouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (129), followed by criminal damage (42) and shoplifting (39).