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Crime in Princetown

Princetown had 17 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 19 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Devon area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

PL20, West Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Princetown

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19crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 3 Apr 7 May 2 Jun 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence741%
criminal damage318%
vehicle crime212%
burglary212%
anti-social behaviour16%
public order16%
other crime16%

Princetown against West Devon

TypePrincetown per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence11.410–
Burglary1.90–
Vehicle crime1.90–
Anti-social behaviour00–
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
Horrabridge30▲ 33%
Princetown19▼ 17%
Mary Tavy2.5–
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 Princetown a safe area?

Princetown had about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Princetown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by criminal damage (3) and vehicle crime (2).