Total Crime Rate
17.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Churchlands Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bickleigh & Cornwood , and the 68th 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 Churchlands Road (PL6 7RY) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% 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 Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Churchlands Road (PL6 7RY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hedgerow Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near New Wood Close (4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Hedgerow Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hedgerow Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Park Court | Under investigation |
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