Crime Rate in Allington & Strete, ward

Allington & Strete has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 wards in South Hams district and the 753rd lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (South West), it has the 87th lowest crime rate of 821 wards.

The overall crime rate in Allington & Strete in the last 12 months was 29.8 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% lower than the South Hams district average (47.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Allington & Strete’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 39 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 40.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 46 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Allington & Strete ward, the main local crime hotspot is near Apple Tree Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All of these hotspots lie within roughly 0.3 miles.