Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ6 · Devon
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ4 · Torbay
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dartmouth has less crime — 24 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay recorded substantially more crime than Dartmouth in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 24, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dartmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Torquay has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dartmouth recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 24 vs 170 incidents. That is 86% 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 while Torquay had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dartmouth recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 170).