Total Crime Rate
29.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Mallard Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Kingsteignton East , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mallard Close (TQ12 3FT) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 36.6% lower than the Kingsteignton East average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mallard Close (TQ12 3FT), the main crime hotspot is near Mandarin Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Teal Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heron Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pipistrelle Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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