Crime in Kingsbridge: statistics, rates and trends
517 crimes were recorded in Kingsbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kingsbridge
- Questions about crime in Kingsbridge
- About this data
517 crimes were recorded in Kingsbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kingsbridge has the 619th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingsbridge | South Hams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 517 | 4,365 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.0 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,463 | 92,148 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingsbridge was highest in the year to July 2026 (517 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (325). Over the whole period it rose 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 517 | 80.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 474 | 73.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 325 | 50.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 443 | 68.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 442 | 68.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 422 | 65.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 449 | 69.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 399 | 61.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingsbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+109%) and other theft (+46%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 31.4 | 0.92 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 13.0 | 0.85 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 8.0 | 1.19 | -19% |
| Public order | 46 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +109% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +40% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +25% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -36% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -40% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingsbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingsbridge recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingsbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingsbridge recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingsbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingsbridge recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingsbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingsbridge recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingsbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingsbridge recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingsbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingsbridge recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingsbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingsbridge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingsbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingsbridge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingsbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingsbridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingsbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingsbridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingsbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingsbridge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingsbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingsbridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingsbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingsbridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kingsbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingsbridge.
1 areas within Kingsbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kingsbridge had the highest rate (80.0 per 1,000) and Kingsbridge the lowest (80.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbridge | Neighbourhood | 6,463 | 517 | 80.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kingsbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Street | 44 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 37 |
| On or near A379 | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Mill Street | 16 |
| On or near Homelands Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Church Close | 14 |
| On or near Henacre Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingsbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 15.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Kingsbridge has an estimated population of 6,463. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingsbridge sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingsbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Kingsbridge a safe place to live?
Kingsbridge recorded 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kingsbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Kingsbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsbridge was up 9% on the year before: 517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 474 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingsbridge?
Kingsbridge is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kingsbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.