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Crime in Dartington

Dartington had 19 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

TQ9, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dartington

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35.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 9 May 4 Jun 11 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dartington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1158%
anti-social behaviour316%
theft211%
vehicle crime15%
other crime15%
burglary15%

Dartington against South Hams

TypeDartington per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence20.513.6–
Burglary1.90–
Vehicle crime1.90–
Anti-social behaviour5.63–
Theft and robbery3.74.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Totnes84.1▲ 43%
Buckfastleigh40▲ 2%
Dartington35.4▲ 36%
See every South Hams area ranked on the crime in South Hams page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dartington a safe area?

Dartington had about 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dartington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and theft (2).