Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southland Park Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton & Yealmpton , and the 107th 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 Southland Park Road (PL9 0HG) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 29.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southland Park Road (PL9 0HG), the main crime hotspot is near Southland Park Crescent. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Crossways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southland Park Crescent | Under investigation |
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