Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crossway area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton , and the 209th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Crossway (TQ4 6NJ) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 1.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crossway (TQ4 6NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Saltern Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 3 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 | Drugs | Dartmouth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hookhills Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Knapp Park Road | Under investigation |
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