19 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in South Hams
Compare crime rates across all 19 wards in South Hams. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Kingsbridge | 75.1 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Ivybridge West | 63.2 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Totnes | 59.5 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Wembury & Brixton | 52.3 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Dartmouth & East Dart | 48.8 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Charterlands | 44.4 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 7 | South Brent | 37.1 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Salcombe & Thurlestone | 33.4 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 9 | West Dart | 32.4 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Marldon & Littlehempston | 30.3 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford | 29.0 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Ivybridge East | 27.4 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Allington & Strete | 26.4 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Ermington & Ugborough | 24.8 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Stokenham | 23.9 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Newton & Yealmpton | 22.4 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Dartington & Staverton | 21.9 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Woolwell | 21.1 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Bickleigh & Cornwood | 13.7 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of South Hams has the highest crime rate?
Kingsbridge has the highest crime rate in South Hams, with 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in South Hams?
Bickleigh & Cornwood has the lowest crime rate among South Hams's wards, with 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does South Hams have?
South Hams has 19 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.