Total Crime Rate
16.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Commons Old Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bishopsteignton , and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 430 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 Commons Old Road (TQ14 0EF) in the last 12 months was 16.4 per 1,000 residents and was 9.6% lower than the Bishopsteignton average (18.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Commons Old Road (TQ14 0EF), the main crime hotspot is near Fore Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishopsteignton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Clifford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crown Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | School Lane | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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