Total Crime Rate
31.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Riverside Road East area has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton & Yealmpton , and the 138th 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 Riverside Road East (PL8 1AE) in the last 12 months was 31.4 per 1,000 residents and was 9.9% lower than the Newton & Yealmpton average (34.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Riverside Road East (PL8 1AE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newton & Yealmpton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Passage Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Passage Road | Under investigation |
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