Paignton is the safest major towns in Devon, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Devon's 403 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Paignton in 2021 was 61 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 15% higher than the Devon rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Paignton is among the top 20 safest major town, and the 2,121st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2021, Paignton had the worst crime rate in Devon for burglary, with 44 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.66 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Paignton residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 46 crimes at a rate of 0.69 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Paignton are violence and sexual offences, with 1,997 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 4.7% higher than 2020's figure of 1,903 offences and a difference of 1.41 from 2020's crime rate of 28. Paignton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 20 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 40% from 2020's figure of 12 crimes.
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4.5% higher, regional crime rate
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24% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Paignton is 4.5% higher than the South West and 24% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Paignton represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 4,109 |
| 2020 | 60 | 3,990 |
| 2019 | 66 | 4,421 |
| 2018 | 68 | 4,539 |
| 2017 | 63 | 4,206 |
| 2016 | 52 | 3,477 |
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| Paignton | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,469 | 21.97 | 23,779 | 19.81 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 20 | 0.30 | 336 | 0.28 | 7% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 207 | 3.10 | 2,114 | 1.76 | 43% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 520 | 7.78 | 7,956 | 6.63 | 15% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 148 | 2.21 | 2,929 | 2.44 | 10% safer |
| Other Crime | 81 | 1.21 | 1,709 | 1.42 | 17% safer |
| Other Theft | 269 | 4.02 | 4,111 | 3.43 | 15% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 50 | 0.75 | 777 | 0.65 | 13% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 325 | 4.86 | 5,058 | 4.21 | 13% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 32 | 0.48 | 380 | 0.32 | 33% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 3.29 | 2,932 | 2.44 | 26% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 25 | 0.37 | 312 | 0.26 | 30% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 215 | 3.22 | 2,019 | 1.68 | 48% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,997 | 29.87 | 31,910 | 26.59 | 11% more dangerous |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 4,109 | 61.45 | - |
| Exeter | 8,503 | 67.58 | 9% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Solsbro Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Eugene Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hoyle'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Hospital | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Quarry Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Hayes Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Luscombe Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Gerston Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Foxhole Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Adelphi Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Climsland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Stanley Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pimm Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Blatchcombe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Solsbro Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cadewell Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hoyle'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 26 | 24 | 28 | 22 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.60 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.30 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.75 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.24 | 0.48 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.0 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.70 | 0.61 | 0.22 | 0.37 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Paignton that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway | 6 | - | 1 | - | 5 | 7 | 2.7 |
| Whitley Recreation Ground | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 3.0 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 61.45 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 8% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 25% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 32% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 40% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 45% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 50% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 54% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 59% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton & Maidenway | 317 | 45 | Third |
| Goodrington & Roselands | 336 | 47 | Second |
| Paignton Central | 1,199 | 126 | First |
| Preston & Shorton | 359 | 41 | Fourth |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Preston & Shorton (107) | Paignton Central (574) |
| Bicycle Theft | Preston & Shorton (1) | Paignton Central (7) |
| Burglary | Clifton & Maidenway (9) | Paignton Central (71) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Preston & Shorton (51) | Paignton Central (145) |
| Drugs | Preston & Shorton (8) | Paignton Central (42) |
| Other Crime | Goodrington & Roselands (3) | Paignton Central (29) |
| Other Theft | Clifton & Maidenway (14) | Paignton Central (87) |
| Possession of Weapons | Goodrington & Roselands (2) | Paignton Central (18) |
| Public Order | Goodrington & Roselands (18) | Paignton Central (124) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Preston & Shorton (2) | Paignton Central (11) |
| Shoplifting | Goodrington & Roselands (6) | Paignton Central (94) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Goodrington & Roselands (3) | Paignton Central (7) |
| Vehicle Crime | Preston & Shorton (15) | Paignton Central (47) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Preston & Shorton (146) | Paignton Central (517) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Paignton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Paignton saw a 800% increase in possession of weapons. Paignton saw a large fall in possession of weapons during May, when it fell by 80% compared to May in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Paignton's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -12% | +21% | +54% | +35% | -7% | +20% | -1% | +31% | -9% | +40% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | -33% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -55% | -29% | -37% | -59% | -57% | -54% | -35% | -46% | - | +8% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -55% | -43% | -43% | +18% | +14% | +23% | -7% | +8% | -34% | +2% |
| Drugs | +29% | - | -20% | +156% | -8% | +60% | -24% | -26% | +189% | +100% |
| Other Crime | -45% | -75% | +86% | -13% | - | - | +17% | +50% | +67% | +17% |
| Other Theft | -20% | -17% | -45% | -38% | -17% | +17% | -6% | -8% | -20% | -12% |
| Possession of Weapons | +20% | -50% | -80% | +100% | -33% | +150% | +67% | -50% | +800% | -20% |
| Public Order | -35% | - | - | -4% | -8% | +7% | +21% | -7% | -32% | +44% |
| Robbery | - | - | -80% | -75% | - | +33% | - | - | -50% | - |
| Shoplifting | - | +86% | +53% | -50% | -29% | -53% | +67% | +55% | +25% | +36% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | -20% | -80% | -33% | +200% | -80% | -67% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -39% | -9% | -65% | +100% | -18% | - | -38% | -53% | -57% | -61% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -18% | -28% | -29% | -2% | -15% | +16% | +3% | -1% | -25% | -27% |
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