Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ11 · Devon
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ5 · Torbay
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buckfast has less crime — 13 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.
Torbay recorded substantially more crime than Buckfast in April 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 13, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckfast sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Public order (2), while Torbay has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (4). 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, Buckfast recorded fewer crimes than Torbay — 13 vs 84 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Buckfast 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 Torbay had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Buckfast recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 84).