Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southfield Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway , and the 94th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southfield Avenue (TQ3 1JX) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southfield Avenue (TQ3 1JX), the main crime hotspot is near Ramshill Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clifton with Maidenway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Grea Tor Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ramshill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Miranda Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ramshill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunstone Rise | Awaiting court outcome |
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