Buckfast vs Salcombe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Buckfast

TQ11 · Devon

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Burglary2
  • Public order2

Salcombe

TQ8 · Devon

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Shoplifting2
  • Other crime1

Salcombe has less crime — 9 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Buckfast saw somewhat more crime than Salcombe in April 2026 (13 vs 9 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckfast sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Public order (2), while Salcombe has more Shoplifting (2) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buckfast or Salcombe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Salcombe recorded fewer crimes than Buckfast — 9 vs 13 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Salcombe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Buckfast and Salcombe?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Buckfast saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Salcombe had more Shoplifting and Other crime. Overall, Salcombe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 13).

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