Crime Rates at Butterlake, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1SN

Butterlake area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackawton & Stoke Fleming , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .

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 Butterlake (TQ3 1SN) in the last 12 months was 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 22.7% lower than the Blackawton & Stoke Fleming average (27.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Butterlake (TQ3 1SN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Meadow Park, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parkfield Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.