Total Crime Rate
19.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Paignton Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackawton & Stoke Fleming , and the 74th 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 Paignton Road (TQ9 6SW) in the last 12 months was 19.0 per 1,000 residents and was 31.4% lower than the Blackawton & Stoke Fleming average (27.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -87.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Paignton Road (TQ9 6SW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Yeolands, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Darton Grove (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blackawton & Stoke Fleming| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cator | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gabriel Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rydon Acres | Under investigation |
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