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Crime in Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge had 126 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 132% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

TQ7, South Hams · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kingsbridge

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80.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common49 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 36 Apr 28 May 37 Jun 62 Jul 27 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4939%
public order1814%
theft1512%
shoplifting1310%
anti-social behaviour1210%
criminal damage108%
burglary43%
theft from the person22%

Kingsbridge against South Hams

TypeKingsbridge per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence31.213.6▼ 4%
Burglary2.50–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour7.63▼ 14%
Theft and robbery11.54.2▲ 29%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Alvington142.8▲ 16%
Kingsbridge80.2▲ 11%
Malborough15.9▼ 20%
East Charleton7.5–
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 Kingsbridge a safe area?

Kingsbridge had about 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingsbridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (49), followed by public order (18) and theft (15).