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Burglary Rates in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

Teignbridge, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Ashburton & Buckfastleigh recorded 11 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 73% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

11

0.91 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

585

48.2 per 1,000 residents

73% below the UK average66% below the South West regional average

How does Ashburton & Buckfastleigh rank?

Within Teignbridge

19 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

9th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
2
2
1
2
1
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
313
54%
Other Crime
175
30%
Anti-social Behaviour
53
9%
Drug Offences
17
3%
Vehicle Crime
13
2%
Burglary
11
2%
Shoplifting
3
1%
Robbery
0
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

Source: Census 2021 · 5,348 households

Detached 38%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 26%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Ashburton & Buckfastleigh homeowners

Most homes in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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