Total Crime Rate
33.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Way area has the 24th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete , and the 138th 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 Chestnut Way (TQ7 4BT) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.6% higher than the Allington & Strete average (29.8 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Way (TQ7 4BT), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Allington & Strete| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cedar Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Well Street | Under investigation |
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