Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knowle Road area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete , and the 107th 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 Knowle Road (TQ8 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 17.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knowle Road (TQ8 8EQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Loring Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Allington & Strete| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Loring Road | Under investigation |
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