Crime in Kingsbridge: statistics, rates and trends
474 crimes were recorded in Kingsbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingsbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsbridge
- Types of crime in Kingsbridge
- Kingsbridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kingsbridge
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsbridge
- Demographics of Kingsbridge
- Questions about crime in Kingsbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), anti-social behaviour (67) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 722nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kingsbridge | South Hams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 474 | 4,357 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.3 | 47.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,463 | 92,148 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsbridge peaked in the year to August 2025 (516 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (338). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 474 | 73.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 516 | 79.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 338 | 52.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 439 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 419 | 64.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 442 | 68.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 69.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 418 | 64.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 42 and public order rose from 25 to 43, while anti-social behaviour fell from 102 to 67 and criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 30.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 10.4 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Other theft | 42 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +83% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kingsbridge; the highest is Torquay (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Ivybridge (52.5).
Kingsbridge is the one area listed within Kingsbridge, with 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbridge | Neighbourhood | 6,463 | 474 | 73.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Kingsbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Street” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Street | 41 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near A379 | 17 |
| On or near Mill Street | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Henacre Road | 15 |
| On or near Homelands Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Church Close | 13 |
Of the 407 crimes in Kingsbridge with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Kingsbridge has an estimated population of 6,463 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsbridge average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kingsbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsbridge a safe place to live?
Kingsbridge recorded 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 722nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kingsbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Kingsbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsbridge was down 8% on the year before: 474 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 516 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsbridge?
About 6,463 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsbridge?
Kingsbridge is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.