Crime Rate in South Hams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Hams

The total recorded crimes in South Hams, UK in March 2025 are around 360 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Hams crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around South Hams, encompassing approximately 88,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (14.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (16.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (-34.00% decrease)
South Hams Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Garden Close with total crimes: 12
  • Rosemary Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 6

South Hams Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

How safe is South Hams?

To understand the safety of South Hams, we need to analyze South Hams crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Hams has recorded 4,657 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 52.55 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 308 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 21 crimes with a crime rate of 0.24, ranking it 327 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Devon:

    • In 2024, South Hams demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Devon average, with 4657 crimes compared to 7668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Hams witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Hams had fewer crimes than the Devon average, with 21 crimes compared to 94. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, South Hams witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Hams is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Devon, South Hams has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

South Hams Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South Brent (56 crimes), and the safest, Stokenham (2 crimes), is 54 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Hams.

Similarly, the area of South Brent & Cornwood (65 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chillington, Torcross & Stoke Fleming (9 crimes), with a difference of 56 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Hams.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Brent56
Totnes45
Ivybridge West42
Dartmouth & East Dart39
Kingsbridge38

Safest Wards:

Allington & Strete7
Dartington & Staverton7
Woolwell3
Marldon & Littlehempston3
Stokenham2

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Brent & Cornwood65
Ivybridge53
Totnes Town45
Kingsbridge38
Dartmouth31

Safest Areas:

Woolwell & Lee Mill21
Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford18
Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear14
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone13
Chillington, Torcross & Stoke Fleming9

South Hams Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Hams has recorded 360 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 11063th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2024, the total South Hams crimes were 4,657. The crime rate of South Hams in 2024 was 52.55 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking it 308 danzarous in the UK. South Hams ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Hams were around 21 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.24 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 327 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Devon, South Hams ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of South Hams

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge388 54,175 58 8
East Devon627 78,653 7269 2
North Devon668 27,608 228 6
West Devon272 63,493 656 4
Teignbridge722 48,510 463 5
Exeter1,581 118,875 1129 3
Mid Devon410 35,371 3176 1

South Hams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (146 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 146 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (145 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (128 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (148 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (60 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (144 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (78 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (334 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202518
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202430

A total of 489 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202550
January 202538
December 202464
November 202430
October 202439
September 202439
August 202435
July 202439
June 2024122

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 690 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202555
January 202541
December 202435
November 202447
October 202446
September 202460
August 202478
July 202476
June 2024188

A total of 1602 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 160.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025146
February 2025128
January 2025138
December 2024146
November 2024145
October 2024128
September 2024148
August 2024144
July 2024145
June 2024334

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 20242
October 202412
September 20243
August 20246
July 202413
June 202416

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202524
January 202525
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 202419
August 202419
July 202422
June 202450

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202520
January 202520
December 20249
November 202419
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
July 202415
June 202430

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202517
December 202418
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
August 202417
July 202423
June 202424

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202517
December 20248
November 202416
October 202429
September 20247
August 20246
July 202416
June 202414

A total of 400 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202542
January 202536
December 202429
November 202427
October 202439
September 202440
August 202441
July 202438
June 202476

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations South Hams in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Hams postcode area is presented below.

1. Garden Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
2. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Zion Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
5. Orion Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
6. Culver Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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