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Crime in Newton Ferrers

Newton Ferrers had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 22.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% below the middle South Hams area.

PL8, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newton Ferrers

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22.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 4 Apr 2 May 3 Jun 3 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence660%
theft220%
public order110%
anti-social behaviour110%

Newton Ferrers against South Hams

TypeNewton Ferrers per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence13.513.6–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour2.33–
Theft and robbery4.54.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sherford108.6▼ 20%
Brixton24.7▲ 14%
Newton Ferrers22.5–
Staddiscombe21.5▼ 31%
Elburton16.6▼ 12%
Yealmpton14.9▼ 50%
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 Newton Ferrers a safe area?

Newton Ferrers had about 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newton Ferrers?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by theft (2) and public order (1).