Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ11 · Devon
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ12 · Devon
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Buckfast has less crime — 24 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than Buckfast in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 24, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Newton Abbot has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buckfast recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 24 vs 152 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Buckfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buckfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newton Abbot had more Shoplifting. Overall, Buckfast recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 152).