Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ivybridge East , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 283 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 Woodland Road (PL21 9HG) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 75.3% lower than the Ivybridge East average (55.9 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Road (PL21 9HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sunnydale Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ivybridge East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunnydale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunnydale Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Badgers Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunnydale Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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