Total Crime Rate
84.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh , and the 89th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (TQ12 6HZ) in the last 12 months was 84.5 per 1,000 residents and was 37.3% higher than the Ashburton & Buckfastleigh average (61.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TQ12 6HZ, the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashburton & Buckfastleigh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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