Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colliers Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton & Yealmpton , and the 79th 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 Colliers Close (PL9 0JN) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.3% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colliers Close (PL9 0JN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barton Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Southland Park Crescent (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Newton & Yealmpton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southland Park Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colliers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crossways | Under investigation |
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