Total Crime Rate
87.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Park Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bickleigh & Cornwood , and the 33rd highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Park Road (PL21 9EB) in the last 12 months was 87.3 per 1,000 residents and was 140.3% higher than the Bickleigh & Cornwood average (36.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Park Road (PL21 9EB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hazeldene Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bickleigh & Cornwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hazeldene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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