Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ6 · Devon
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ5 · Torbay
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dartmouth has less crime — 33 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.
Torbay recorded substantially more crime than Dartmouth in April 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 33, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dartmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3), 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, Dartmouth recorded fewer crimes than Torbay — 33 vs 84 incidents. That is 61% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Torbay had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Dartmouth recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 84).