Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Down Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Tavistock North , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
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 Down Road (PL19 9AQ) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 48.5% lower than the Tavistock North average (58.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Down Road (PL19 9AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Little Field Court. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tavistock North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Little Field Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Field Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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