Total Crime Rate
6.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Brake area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton & Yealmpton , and the 15th 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 Barton Brake (PL9 0BJ) in the last 12 months was 6.4 per 1,000 residents and was 81.7% lower than the Newton & Yealmpton average (34.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Barton Brake (PL9 0BJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barton Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Upland Gardens (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
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