Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Keep Gardens area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dartmouth & East Dart , and the 127th 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 The Keep Gardens (TQ6 9JA) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.2% lower than the Dartmouth & East Dart average (53.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Keep Gardens (TQ6 9JA), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Place. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dartmouth & East Dart| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ford | Under investigation |
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