West Alvington had 73 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 142.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 314% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.
TQ7, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Alvington
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142.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Alvington. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
25
34%
theft
13
18%
shoplifting
12
16%
anti-social behaviour
8
11%
public order
6
8%
criminal damage
5
7%
theft from the person
2
3%
weapons
1
1%
West Alvington against South Hams
Type
West Alvington per 1,000
Middle South Hams area
Change
Violence
48.9
13.6
0%
Burglary
2
0
–
Vehicle crime
0
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
15.6
3
–
Theft and robbery
29.3
4.2
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 West Alvington a safe area?
West Alvington had about 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in West Alvington?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by theft (13) and shoplifting (12).