Total Crime Rate
12.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Modyford Walk area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bere Ferrers , and the 24th lowest 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 Modyford Walk (PL20 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 12.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.6% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Modyford Walk (PL20 7NQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Village, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hillside Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bere Ferrers| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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