Total Crime Rate
59.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pilgrim Drive area has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bere Ferrers , and the 43rd 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 Pilgrim Drive (PL20 7HU) in the last 12 months was 59.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.2% higher 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pilgrim Drive (PL20 7HU), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Drakes Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Down | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pentillie View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bedford Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bedford Street | — |
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