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Crime in Bere Alston

Bere Alston had 28 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% above the middle West Devon area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

PL20, West Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bere Alston

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36crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 9 Apr 9 May 5 Jun 12 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1554%
criminal damage414%
public order414%
anti-social behaviour27%
drugs14%
vehicle crime14%
other crime14%

Bere Alston against West Devon

TypeBere Alston per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence19.310▲ 36%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime1.30–
Anti-social behaviour2.60–
Theft and robbery00–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bere Alston36▲ 17%
Gunnislake35.4▼ 39%
Calstock30.8–
Buckland Monachorum5–
See every West Devon area ranked on the crime in West Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bere Alston a safe area?

Bere Alston had about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bere Alston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by criminal damage (4) and public order (4).