Crime Rates at Ferndale, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QU

Ferndale area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dartmouth & East Dart , and the 9th 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 Ferndale (TQ6 9QU) in the last 12 months was 5.0 per 1,000 residents and was 90.8% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ferndale (TQ6 9QU), 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.