Crime Rate in South Brent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Brent

The total recorded crimes in South Brent, South Hams, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Brent crime rate of 41.46 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 Brent, encompassing approximately 1,640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Brent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden Close with total crimes: 12
  • Cross View with total crimes: 12
  • Moor Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is South Brent?

To understand the safety of South Brent, we need to analyze South Brent crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Hams:

    • In 2024, South Brent reported a higher crime volume than the South Hams average, with 633 crimes compared to 245. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Brent witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the South Hams.

    • In 2023, South Brent had fewer crimes than the South Hams average, with 1 crimes compared to 7. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Hams, South Brent has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South Brent Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Brent has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 41.46 ranking 1th out of 18 in the South Hams, UK

In 2024, the total South Brent crimes were 633. The crime rate of South Brent in 2024 was 385.95 (year) or 32.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Hams.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Brent were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.61 (year) or 0.05 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Hams.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Brent)CrimesRank (South Brent)CrimesRank (South Brent)
Totnes45 3880 119 1
Kingsbridge53 2386 5NA NA
Wembury & Brixton32 4235 61 3
Ivybridge West24 6485 3NA NA
Dartmouth & East Dart30 5438 4NA NA
Ermington & Ugborough13 13215 7NA NA
Ivybridge East24 7166 10NA NA
Newton & Yealmpton23 8190 8NA NA
Salcombe & Thurlestone13 12178 9NA NA
West Dart21 9112 13NA NA
Charterlands19 10130 11NA NA
Bickleigh & Cornwood14 11120 12NA NA
Dartington & Staverton12 14106 14NA NA
Allington & Strete8 1596 15NA NA
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford6 1891 16NA NA
Woolwell7 1671 18NA NA
Marldon & Littlehempston7 1776 17NA NA
Stokenham3 1949 19NA NA

South Brent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202543
March 202527
February 202510
January 202511
December 202427
November 202415
October 202416
September 20245
August 20249
July 202423
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 202416
July 202412
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512
January 202512
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 202413
May 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 202418
August 20243

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 202424
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20246
October 20241
August 20241
July 202412
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20246
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
October 20246
August 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242

High Crime Locations South Brent in May 2025

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

1. Garden Close (Map)
Total12
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Cross View (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Moor Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
4. Staverton (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Culver Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
8. Sandy Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Crowder Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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