Total Crime Rate
72.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longford Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsteignton East , and the 111th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longford Lane (TQ12 3LH) in the last 12 months was 72.5 per 1,000 residents and was 95.6% higher than the Kingsteignton East average (37.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longford Lane (TQ12 3LH), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingsteignton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rydon Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gestridge Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Captains Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Captains Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Margaret Close | Under investigation |
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