Dartmouth vs Salcombe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dartmouth

TQ6 · Devon

24

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Public order4
  • Other theft2

Salcombe

TQ8 · Devon

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Salcombe has less crime — 3 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dartmouth recorded substantially more crime than Salcombe in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 3, a 8.0x 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 Dartmouth or Salcombe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Salcombe recorded fewer crimes than Dartmouth — 3 vs 24 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Salcombe is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Dartmouth recorded 14 incidents of this type vs 2 in Salcombe. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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