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Dawlish News
Dawlish News
27 Aug 2025 14:06
Setting the Record Straight: Teignmouth Crime Data %uD83D%uDCE2%uD83D%uDEA8
We are aware of a national news article claiming Teignmouth Beach has the highest crime rate in the UK. We believe the article to be misleading and an inaccurate representation.
Sector Inspector Sean Roper clarifies: "The data cited in a recent article is based on crimes logged to a very small, specific location, 'Spratt Sand,' which is equivalent to an area approximately 14m x 14m. This skews the figures, leading to a false impression of crime levels in Teignmouth.
"Over a 12-month period, 46 crimes were recorded in this specific area, which is less than four a month. For context, 74 other coastal locations in the UK have a higher crime rate than Teignmouth. The issue appears to be crimes reported in the wider area being logged to a single spot on our systems.
"Teignmouth remains a beautiful and safe place to live and visit. We continue to address anti-social behaviour, drug use, and other issues in our community and encourage the public to speak with us if they have concerns."

 

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