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Crime in Marldon

Marldon had 37 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 64.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 86% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

TQ3, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Marldon

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64.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
theftmost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 13 Apr 16 May 18 Jun 10 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
theft1335%
violence822%
criminal damage616%
burglary25%
drugs25%
anti-social behaviour25%
vehicle crime13%
weapons13%

Marldon against South Hams

TypeMarldon per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence13.913.6–
Burglary3.50–
Vehicle crime1.70–
Anti-social behaviour3.53–
Theft and robbery22.64.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Foxhole112.5▲ 55%
Collaton St Mary80.3▼ 7%
Livermead75.1▼ 9%
Preston70.2▲ 23%
Marldon64.3▲ 9%
Shorton61.9▲ 33%
Cockington42.1▼ 10%
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 Marldon a safe area?

Marldon had about 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was theft.

What is the most common crime in Marldon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was theft (13), followed by violence (8) and criminal damage (6).