Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ11 · Devon
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ8 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salcombe has less crime — 9 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).