Crime Rate in South Hams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Hams

The total recorded crimes in South Hams, UK in July 2025 are around 484 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Hams crime rate of 5.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (26.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (45) incidents (21.62% increase)
South Hams Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hope Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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, Totnes (87 crimes), and the safest, Stokenham (6 crimes), is 81 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Hams.

Similarly, the area of Totnes Town (87 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford (17 crimes), with a difference of 70 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Hams.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Totnes87
Dartmouth & East Dart60
South Brent49
Ivybridge West45
Kingsbridge41

Safest Wards:

Dartington & Staverton10
Charterlands8
Woolwell7
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford7
Stokenham6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Totnes Town87
South Brent & Cornwood68
Ivybridge64
Dartmouth46
Kingsbridge41

Safest Areas:

Loddiswell & Dartington28
Woolwell & Lee Mill27
Chillington, Torcross & Stoke Fleming20
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone19
Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford17

South Hams Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Hams has recorded 484 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 296th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge404 84,175 58 8
East Devon823 28,653 7269 2
North Devon728 67,608 228 6
West Devon303 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge865 58,510 463 5
Exeter1,735 318,875 1129 3
Mid Devon536 15,371 3176 1

South Hams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (174 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (181 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (177 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202518
May 202524
April 202525
March 202517
February 202524
January 202525
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 202419
August 202419

A total of 697 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202580
May 202572
April 202555
March 202564
February 202555
January 202541
December 202435
November 202447
October 202446
September 202460
August 202478

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 202510
January 202517
December 20248
November 202416
October 202429
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202510
May 202514
April 202519
March 202515
February 202520
January 202520
December 20249
November 202419
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 428 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202531
May 202541
April 202536
March 202532
February 202542
January 202536
December 202429
November 202427
October 202439
September 202440
August 202441

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
August 202410

A total of 1875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025220
June 2025174
May 2025181
April 2025177
March 2025146
February 2025128
January 2025138
December 2024146
November 2024145
October 2024128
September 2024148
August 2024144

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 20242
October 202412
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 202516
April 20256
March 202514
February 20258
January 202518
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202515
January 202517
December 202418
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 492 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202537
May 202536
April 202546
March 202533
February 202550
January 202538
December 202464
November 202430
October 202439
September 202439
August 202435

High Crime Locations South Hams in July 2025

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

1. Coronation Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hope Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
4. Green Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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