Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fore Street area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 430 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 Fore Street (TQ12 5RR) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 20.1% lower than the Ambrook average (33.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fore Street (TQ12 5RR), the main crime hotspot is near Croft Orchard. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ambrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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