Total Crime Rate
27.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodend Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bickleigh & Cornwood , and the 120th 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 Woodend Road (PL6 7RQ) in the last 12 months was 27.1 per 1,000 residents and was 25.3% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodend Road (PL6 7RQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Drive, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kestrel Way (3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | School Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Corner Brake | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadowlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Redwing Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowlands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowlands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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