Total Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Great Torrington , and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Drive (EX38 8DW) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 94.4% lower than the Great Torrington average (62.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around South Drive (EX38 8DW), the main crime hotspot is near Torridge View. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Torrington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Torridge View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Limer'S Hill | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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