Kingsbridge vs Newton Abbot — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kingsbridge

TQ7 · Devon

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Other theft6
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Newton Abbot

TQ12 · Devon

151

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Shoplifting34
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Kingsbridge has less crime — 36 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsbridge or Newton Abbot safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Kingsbridge and Newton Abbot?

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).

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