Crime in Salcombe & Thurlestone, South Hams
Comprehensive safety analysis for Salcombe & Thurlestone, localized within South Hams.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Old Rectory Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 8 | 8 |
| On or near Loring Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Croft Road Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Kerse Lane Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Shute Park Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Sorley Lane Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Reeves Way Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Eastacoombes Way Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Rye Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Newton Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Drink drug driving/ vehicle offences
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Driving under the influence of drink or drugs is an unacceptable, high risk crime. We run specific operations to target this, and will report results of these operations through our social media page and Neighbourhood Alert, while continuing to carry out stop-checks.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Anti-Social Behaviour
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
With the weather improving, we are aware and alive to the threat of anti-social behaviour returning to our towns. We aim to stop it before it starts through foot-patrol, engagement, and enforcement where necessary, promoting pro-social use of the local amenities and ensuring everyone in the community can enjoy their local area.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Community feedback and surveys
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
We want to know what you would like us to focus on: we listen to your feedback whenever provided to us, and will carry out surveys either in person or via Neighbourhood Alert to better understand what you want your Police service to tackle.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Meet and Chat with Police outside Start Bay Inn, Torcross on 28th June at 10am - Inside if raining!
other10:00 AM — 10:30 AM
The Start Bay Inn, Kingsbridge
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