Total Crime Rate
62.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 7th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete , and the 56th 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 This (TQ7 4RL) in the last 12 months was 62.9 per 1,000 residents and was 111.4% 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 17.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 43.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 17.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TQ7 4RL, 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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