Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridle Close area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton , and the 202nd 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 Bridle Close (TQ4 7SL) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 2.6% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 49.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 366.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridle Close (TQ4 7SL), the main crime hotspot is near Steed Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 12 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 | Shire Close | Under investigation |
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