Total Crime Rate
46.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Drakes Park area has the 9th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bere Ferrers , and the 61st 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 Drakes Park (PL20 7AL) in the last 12 months was 46.5 per 1,000 residents and was 36.5% higher than the Bere Ferrers average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drakes Park (PL20 7AL), the main crime hotspot is near Drakes Park. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Pentillie View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Drakes Park | Under investigation |
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