Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ6 · Devon
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ5 · Torbay
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dartmouth has less crime — 24 vs 88 incidents in February 2026.
Torbay recorded substantially more crime than Dartmouth in February 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 24, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dartmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other theft (2), while Torbay has more Burglary (11) and Anti-social behaviour (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dartmouth recorded fewer crimes than Torbay — 24 vs 88 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Dartmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dartmouth saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Torbay had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dartmouth recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 88).