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Crime in Ermington

Ermington had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 22.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% below the middle South Hams area.

PL21, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ermington

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22.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 7 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence440%
other crime330%
criminal damage220%
public order110%

Ermington against South Hams

TypeErmington per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence7.513.6–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour03–
Theft and robbery04.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ivybridge55.1▲ 8%
Modbury33.9▼ 32%
Ermington22.5–
Bittaford9.8–
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 Ermington a safe area?

Ermington had about 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was other crime.

What is the most common crime in Ermington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by other crime (3) and criminal damage (2).