Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackawton & Stoke Fleming , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
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 The Lane (TQ6 0HB) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.1% 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 Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Lane (TQ6 0HB), the main crime hotspot is near The Quay. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackawton & Stoke Fleming| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Level | Under investigation |
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