Bovey Tracey vs Salcombe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bovey Tracey

TQ13 · Devon

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Salcombe

TQ8 · Devon

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Shoplifting2
  • Other crime1

Bovey Tracey has less crime — 1 vs 9 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Salcombe recorded substantially more crime than Bovey Tracey in April 2026 — 9 incidents compared to 1, a 9.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bovey Tracey or Salcombe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bovey Tracey recorded fewer crimes than Salcombe — 1 vs 9 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Bovey Tracey is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bovey Tracey and Salcombe?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bovey Tracey recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 3 in Salcombe. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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