Total Crime Rate
69.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Court View area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton & Yealmpton , and the 50th highest 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 Court View (PL8 2NY) in the last 12 months was 69.0 per 1,000 residents and was 98.1% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 41.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 111.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Court View (PL8 2NY), the main crime hotspot is near Bramley Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Holmbush Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bramley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Steer Point Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bramley Close | Offender given a caution |
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