Total Crime Rate
44.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 27th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh , and the 204th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (TQ12 6JB) in the last 12 months was 44.1 per 1,000 residents and was 28.4% lower than the Ashburton & Buckfastleigh average (61.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 216.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TQ12 6JB, 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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