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Crime in Dartmouth

Dartmouth had 128 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 134% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

TQ6, South Hams · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dartmouth

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80.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 35 Apr 31 May 26 Jun 45 Jul 57 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dartmouth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5039%
shoplifting3326%
anti-social behaviour1310%
criminal damage129%
theft86%
public order65%
other crime22%
burglary11%

Dartmouth against South Hams

TypeDartmouth per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence31.513.6▼ 2%
Burglary0.60–
Vehicle crime0.60–
Anti-social behaviour8.23–
Theft and robbery5.74.2▼ 25%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dartmouth80.6▲ 35%
Kingswear61.9▲ 8%
Galmpton30.8▼ 43%
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 Dartmouth a safe area?

Dartmouth had about 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dartmouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by shoplifting (33) and anti-social behaviour (13).