Kingsteignton Crime Overview
Kingsteignton is among the top 20 safest small towns in Devon, and is the 84th most dangerous overall out of Devon's 430 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kingsteignton in 2020 was 33 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 54% lower than the Devon rate of 51 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kingsteignton is the 155th safest small town, and the 5,644th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2020, Kingsteignton was the worst small town in Devon for criminal damage and arson, with 36 crimes reported and a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2020 was also a bad month for Kingsteignton residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.18 per 1,000 residents. Kingsteignton recorded 4 reports of possession of weapons during July 2018, making its crime rate of 0.35 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Devon that month.
The most common crimes in Kingsteignton are violence and sexual offences, with 174 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 15. This is 7% lower than 2019's figure of 187 offences and a difference of 1.15 from 2019's crime rate of 16. Kingsteignton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Kingsteignton to other towns and cities
See how Kingsteignton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Kingsteignton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Kingsteignton Crime Map
Crime in Kingsteignton Compared To Devon
Summary of Crimes in Kingsteignton This Year
| Kingsteignton | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 115 | 10.12 | 28,259 | 23.54 | 133% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.09 | 439 | 0.37 | 311% safer |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.32 | 2,644 | 2.20 | 67% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 71 | 6.25 | 8,119 | 6.76 | 8% safer |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.73 | 3,313 | 2.76 | 1.1% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 0.97 | 1,615 | 1.35 | 39% safer |
| Other Theft | 25 | 2.20 | 4,370 | 3.64 | 65% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 7 | 0.62 | 839 | 0.70 | 13% safer |
| Public Order | 17 | 1.50 | 4,841 | 4.03 | 169% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.18 | 387 | 0.32 | 78% safer |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.50 | 2,897 | 2.41 | 61% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 0.62 | 2,262 | 1.88 | 203% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 174 | 15.31 | 29,573 | 24.64 | 61% safer |
Kingsteignton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 208 | 27.60 | 21% safer |
| Northam | 348 | 27.89 | 19% safer |
| Sidmouth | 423 | 29.22 | 14% safer |
| Tavistock | 370 | 29.49 | 13% safer |
| Ivybridge | 351 | 29.85 | 11% safer |
| Kingsteignton | 378 | 33.27 | - |
| Cullompton | 372 | 36.35 | 8% more dangerous |
| Teignmouth | 617 | 40.39 | 18% more dangerous |
| Dawlish | 636 | 41.82 | 20% more dangerous |
| Honiton | 482 | 43.02 | 23% more dangerous |
| Axminster | 343 | 44.78 | 26% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Kingsteignton
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Kingsteignton
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Tarrs End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Pottery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Church Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Firleigh Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Drugs | On or near Newton Road | Local resolution |
| August 2021 | Drugs | On or near Newton Road | Offender given penalty notice |
| August 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Newton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Margaret Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Margaret Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Margaret Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Public order | On or near Moors End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Honeywell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Firleigh Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Other theft | On or near Tarrs End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Kingsteignton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.53 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.53 | 0.97 | 0.70 | 0.97 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.35 | 0.79 | 0.18 | 0.62 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.09 | - | 0.18 | 0.18 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.6 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.0 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 20 | 16 | 15 | Safer |
Changes In Kingsteignton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Kingsteignton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton | 33.27 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 51% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 57% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 60% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 66% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 68% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 69% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 76% more dangerous |
Crime in Kingsteignton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton | 312 | 35 | First |
Crime in Kingsteignton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kingsteignton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Kingsteignton saw a 800% increase in criminal damage and arson. Kingsteignton saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during August, when it fell by 83% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -55% | -23% | -13% | +38% | -35% | -44% | +67% | +129% | -53% | +120% |
| Burglary | - | +33% | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +25% | -56% | +800% | -50% | -33% | -83% | - | - | +25% | +75% |
| Drugs | - | +50% | - | - | - | - | - | +400% | +200% | - |
| Other Crime | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -67% | -57% | +100% | -75% | +400% | - | -33% | -71% | - |
| Public Order | -67% | - | +300% | - | - | -33% | -33% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -33% | - | -50% | - | -50% | -67% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -13% | -41% | -27% | -33% | +7% | -59% | +77% | - | -18% | +133% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Kingsteignton
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The most common crimes in Kingsteignton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Kingsteignton?
Kingsteignton's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 05 Oct 2021