Total Crime Rate
33.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moorland Court area has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bere Ferrers , and the 87th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Moorland Court (PL20 6BL) in the last 12 months was 33.0 per 1,000 residents and was 3.3% lower than the Bere Ferrers average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moorland Court (PL20 6BL), the main crime hotspot is near Moorland Court. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bere Ferrers| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Moorland Court | Under investigation |
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