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Crime in Roborough

Roborough had 57 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle South Hams area. Crime was down 36% on the three months before.

PL6, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Roborough

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34.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
-36%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

26 Mar 31 Apr 32 May 11 Jun 24 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2849%
shoplifting814%
theft712%
anti-social behaviour59%
criminal damage59%
public order24%
burglary12%
vehicle crime12%

Roborough against South Hams

TypeRoborough per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence16.913.6▼ 40%
Burglary0.60–
Vehicle crime0.60–
Anti-social behaviour33–
Theft and robbery4.24.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Derriford110.6▼ 21%
Tamerton Foliot89.1▲ 43%
Southway81.2▲ 6%
Glenholt44.7▼ 18%
Estover39▲ 1%
Woolwell36.7▼ 31%
Roborough34.5▼ 36%
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 Roborough a safe area?

Roborough had about 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Roborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by shoplifting (8) and theft (7).