Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ6 · Devon
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ12 · Devon
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dartmouth has less crime — 33 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than Dartmouth in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 33, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dartmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Newton Abbot has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dartmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 33 vs 151 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Dartmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dartmouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Newton Abbot had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dartmouth recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 151).