Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete , and the 92nd 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 (TQ8 8NF) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TQ8 8NF, the main crime hotspot is near Motherhill Court. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Shadycombe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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