Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ7 · Devon
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ12 · Devon
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kingsbridge has less crime — 36 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than Kingsbridge in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 36, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingsbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Newton Abbot has more Shoplifting (34) and Anti-social behaviour (30). 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, Kingsbridge recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 36 vs 151 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Kingsbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kingsbridge saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Newton Abbot had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kingsbridge recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 151).