Crime Rates at Wolverton Drive, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3EY

Wolverton Drive area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Kingsteignton East , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Wolverton Drive (TQ12 3EY) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 36.6% lower than the Kingsteignton East average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wolverton Drive (TQ12 3EY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oakymead Park, where police recorded 46 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oakford (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.