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Crime in Woolwell

Woolwell had 81 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle South Hams area. Crime was down 31% on the three months before.

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

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36.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
-31%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 48 Apr 40 May 17 Jun 24 Jul 40 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3644%
criminal damage1620%
shoplifting810%
anti-social behaviour67%
theft56%
public order45%
burglary22%
vehicle crime22%

Woolwell against South Hams

TypeWoolwell per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence16.313.6▼ 31%
Burglary0.90–
Vehicle crime0.90–
Anti-social behaviour2.73▼ 70%
Theft and robbery2.34.2▼ 62%

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%
Leigham84.4▲ 28%
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 Woolwell a safe area?

Woolwell had about 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woolwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by criminal damage (16) and shoplifting (8).