Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ7 · Devon
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ8 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salcombe has less crime — 9 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
Kingsbridge recorded substantially more crime than Salcombe in April 2026 — 36 incidents compared to 9, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingsbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Salcombe has more Shoplifting (2) and Other crime (1). 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, Salcombe recorded fewer crimes than Kingsbridge — 9 vs 36 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Salcombe 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 Salcombe had more Shoplifting and Other crime. Overall, Salcombe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 36).