Total Crime Rate
65.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mayflower Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dartmouth & East Dart , and the 53rd highest 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 Mayflower Close (TQ6 9JN) in the last 12 months was 65.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.5% higher 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 6 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mayflower Close (TQ6 9JN), the main crime hotspot is near Britannia Avenue. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayflower Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mashford Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Britannia Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Raleigh Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Townstal Pathfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Windsor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Windsor Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lord Nelson Drive | Under investigation |
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