What is the crime rate in South Hams?

As of February 2026, South Hams has a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 residents, based on 375 recorded offences.

How does South Hams rank nationally for crime?

South Hams ranks #285 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in South Hams?

The most common crime type in South Hams is Violence and sexual offences with 143 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 38.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in South Hams?

As of February 2026, South Hams has a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 residents, based on 375 recorded offences.

How does South Hams rank nationally for crime?

South Hams ranks #285 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in South Hams?

The most common crime type in South Hams is Violence and sexual offences with 143 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 38.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

South Hams Crime Intelligence Report

South Hams recorded 375 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 residents. This places South Hams at #285 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 3.0% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

375

trending_up +0.3% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.23per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#285of 331

By total crime volume

Devon

#6rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Other theft: 16	16
On or near Parking Area Map	Vehicle crime: 7	7
On or near Pennywell Close Map	Burglary: 6	6
On or near Cross View Map	Public order: 6	6
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Rosemary Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Forder Lane Map	Other theft: 6	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2	3
On or near Ashburton Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

375 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

143

38.1%

Other Theft

24.5%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.0%

Public Order

6.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

6.1%

Shoplifting

5.1%

Vehicle Crime

3.7%

Other Crime

2.7%

Burglary

2.7%

Weapons Possession

1.1%

Drug Offences

1.1%

Bicycle Theft

0.5%

Theft from Person

0.3%

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Ward Safety Rankings

19 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Totnes	50	3.3
2	South Brent	50	30.5
3	Ivybridge West	38	2.9
4	Charterlands	35	292.4
5	Dartmouth & East Dart	35	3.2

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Dartington & Staverton	3	14.0
shield	Allington & Strete	4	41.8
shield	Stokenham	5	62.1
shield	Woolwell	5	1.7
shield	Bickleigh & Cornwood	7	94.7

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +0.3%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +3.0%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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