Total Crime Rate
65.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croft Road area has the 19th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook , and the 123rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
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 Croft Road (TQ12 5ST) in the last 12 months was 65.7 per 1,000 residents and was 99.0% higher than the Ambrook average (33.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 70.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Road (TQ12 5ST), 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 | Conniford Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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