Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ7 · Devon
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ1 · Torbay
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kingsbridge has less crime — 36 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Torquay recorded substantially more crime than Kingsbridge in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 36, a 14.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingsbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Torquay has more Anti-social behaviour (88) and Shoplifting (50). Kingsbridge is below the national average while Torquay is above, making Kingsbridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kingsbridge recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 36 vs 512 incidents. That is 93% 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 Torquay had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Kingsbridge recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 512).