Total Crime Rate
91.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watkins Way area has the 28th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton , and the 168th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
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 Watkins Way (TQ3 3JJ) in the last 12 months was 91.4 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average (58.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 71.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 29.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watkins Way (TQ3 3JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Greatpark Lane. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Churston with Galmpton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlestown Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greatpark Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greatpark Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlestown Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Trelissick Road | Under investigation |
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