Buckfast vs Totnes — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Buckfast

TQ11 · Devon

24

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Totnes

TQ9 · Devon

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Totnes has less crime — 8 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Buckfast recorded substantially more crime than Totnes in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 8, a 3.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Totnes safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Totnes recorded fewer crimes than Buckfast — 8 vs 24 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Totnes is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Buckfast recorded 15 incidents of this type vs 3 in Totnes. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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