Total Crime Rate
18.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete , and the 71st 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 Main Road (TQ8 8AA) in the last 12 months was 18.7 per 1,000 residents and was 37.2% lower 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 3 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). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 87.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Road (TQ8 8AA), the main crime hotspot is near Little Hill. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Fortescue Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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