Residents of the Devon seaside town told of their fear to leave their homes after witnessing violent assaults and spoke of the 'big drug problem' blighting their area The seaside town has been blighted with crime (stock) (Image: Getty Images)

Britain's worst beach for crime has been exposed with drugs gangs and shoplifters marauding the popular resort. Spratt Sand in Teignmouth was found to have the highest crime rate of any beach from July 2024 to June 2025. ‌

Residents of the Devon town spoke of violent assaults taking place on their doorsteps making them afraid to venture outside. Business owner Mike Jackman told the Daily Mail he witnessed a man being attacked and kicked in the head recently. ‌

"I'm not surprised the figures are high, it's genuinely a nice town b

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