Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Embankment Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingsbridge , and the 131st 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 Embankment Road (TQ7 1LQ) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.1% lower than the Kingsbridge average (86.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Embankment Road (TQ7 1LQ), the main crime hotspot is near A379. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingsbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A379 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A379 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A379 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Derby Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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