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Crime in Modbury

Modbury had 17 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle South Hams area. Crime was down 32% on the three months before.

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

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33.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
-32%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 13 Apr 4 May 3 Jun 6 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence635%
criminal damage424%
public order318%
anti-social behaviour212%
theft212%

Modbury against South Hams

TypeModbury per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence1213.6▼ 40%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour43–
Theft and robbery44.2–

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 Modbury a safe area?

Modbury had about 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Modbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by criminal damage (4) and public order (3).