Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longbrook Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ivybridge East , and the 29th 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 Longbrook Road (PL21 9JB) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower than the Ivybridge East average (55.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longbrook Road (PL21 9JB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Orchard Court (2 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Badgers Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Kennels | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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