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Crime in Sherford

Sherford had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 215% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

PL9, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sherford

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108.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 21 Apr 45 May 20 Jun 17 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4162%
criminal damage58%
anti-social behaviour46%
weapons46%
public order46%
theft35%
shoplifting23%
other crime23%

Sherford against South Hams

TypeSherford per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence67.513.60%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime1.60–
Anti-social behaviour6.63▼ 64%
Theft and robbery4.94.2▼ 70%

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%
Plympton53.5▼ 7%
Chaddlewood44.7▲ 11%
Plympton St Maurice39▼ 1%
Brixton24.7▲ 14%
Staddiscombe21.5▼ 31%
Elburton16.6▼ 12%
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 Sherford a safe area?

Sherford had about 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sherford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by criminal damage (5) and anti-social behaviour (4).