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Crime in Yealmpton

Yealmpton had 9 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% below the middle South Hams area. Crime was down 50% on the three months before.

PL8, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Yealmpton

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14.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
-50%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 4 Apr 7 May 3 Jun 4 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence444%
public order222%
theft222%
anti-social behaviour111%

Yealmpton against South Hams

TypeYealmpton per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence6.613.6–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour1.73–
Theft and robbery3.34.2–

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%
Plympton St Maurice39▼ 1%
Brixton24.7▲ 14%
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 Yealmpton a safe area?

Yealmpton had about 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Yealmpton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by public order (2) and theft (2).