Crime Rates at Brownhill Lane, Wembury, Plymouth, PL9 0JQ

Brownhill Lane 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 Brownhill Lane (PL9 0JQ) 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 Brownhill Lane (PL9 0JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Barton Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.