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Crime in Kingswear

Kingswear had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

TQ6, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kingswear

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61.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 15 Apr 15 May 12 Jun 17 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2149%
anti-social behaviour716%
shoplifting716%
theft49%
public order12%
theft from the person12%
criminal damage12%
vehicle crime12%

Kingswear against South Hams

TypeKingswear per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence30.213.6▲ 11%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime1.40–
Anti-social behaviour10.13–
Theft and robbery7.24.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Higher Brixham86.6▲ 21%
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 Kingswear a safe area?

Kingswear had about 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingswear?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and shoplifting (7).