I haven't witnessed anything bad in the area since I moved in.
However, I quite agree that the Dartmouth Road makes me feel a little less safe than, say, the London Road when the shops are shut.
It doesn't mean I like it any less. I love the new shops and I think it has a lot of character.
Thank you very much Davyj for flagging up this issue. It's important to be aware of what's going on.