Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Drake Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bovey , and the 94th lowest 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 Drake Lane (TQ13 9FX) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 46.6% lower than the Bovey average (37.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drake Lane (TQ13 9FX), the main crime hotspot is near Le Molay-Littry Way. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bovey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peter'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Le Molay-Littry Way | Under investigation |
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