Total Crime Rate
103.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moorland Gate area has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh , and the 69th 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 Moorland Gate (TQ12 6TX) in the last 12 months was 103.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% higher 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 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 65.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 109.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moorland Gate (TQ12 6TX), the main crime hotspot is near Sharps Crest. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 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 | Sharps Crest | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sharps Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sharps Close | Under investigation |
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