Crime Rates at Waterslade Drive, Ivybridge, PL21 0FD

Waterslade Drive area has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ivybridge East , and the 94th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in South Hams .

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 Waterslade Drive (PL21 0FD) in the last 12 months was 45.7 per 1,000 residents and was 16.7% lower than the Ivybridge East average (54.9 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 Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waterslade Drive (PL21 0FD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Torre Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Trematon Drive (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.