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Overview of South Hams crime rate

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South Hams showcases a low crime rating, securing the 24th spot for the lowest crime rate among 25 nearby districts. In 2023, a mere 20 incidents were reported across a population of 88,627, leading to an incredibly low crime rate of 0.23 per 1,000 residents—a 99.3% drop from the previous year.

The most reported crime types in South Hams were Violence and sexual offences (45.0%), Other theft (25.0%), Bicycle theft (15.0%), with the least frequent being Public order (10.0%) and Criminal damage and arson (5.0%).

With only 3 wards, South Hams has its highest crime rates in Totnes (2.0), Wembury & Brixton (0.2), and South Brent (0.2), which are simultaneously its safest areas due to the overall low crime volume.

In South Hams, there has been a significant shift in crime rates over the recent years. The type of crime that saw an increase is Anti-social behaviour with a rate change of 4.62 in 2020. Conversely, there were decreases in several types of crimes including Anti-social behaviour with rate changes of -4.04 in 2021 and -5.01 in 2022, Criminal damage and arson with a rate change of -3.4 in 2023, Other theft with a rate change of -2.64 in 2023, Public order with a rate change of -1.88 in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences with a staggering rate change of -13.43 in 2023.

South Hams crime incidents by crime type

A total of 20 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 9 (45.0)%
Other theft – 5 (25.0)%
Bicycle theft – 3 (15.0)%
Public order – 2 (10.0)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1 (5.0)%

How does South Hams compare against nearby areas ?

South Hams ranks 24th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

Heat map for all nearby areas South Hams is compared against

Crime rates in South Hams wards

There are 3 wards within South Hams. Totnes, Wembury & Brixton, South Brent has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 3 wards from high crime rate to low.