Total Crime Rate
6.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stockwell Cottages area has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingsbridge , and the 14th 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 Stockwell Cottages (TQ7 3PU) in the last 12 months was 6.3 per 1,000 residents and was 92.7% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stockwell Cottages (TQ7 3PU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Townsend Road, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wood Lane (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Kingsbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lower Street | — |
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