Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ11 · Devon
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ8 · Devon
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Salcombe has less crime — 3 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Buckfast recorded substantially more crime than Salcombe in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 3, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckfast sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Salcombe has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Salcombe recorded fewer crimes than Buckfast — 3 vs 24 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Salcombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buckfast saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Salcombe had more Other theft. Overall, Salcombe recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 24).