Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ12 · Devon
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TQ8 · Devon
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Salcombe has less crime — 3 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than Salcombe in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 3, a 50.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newton Abbot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Salcombe has more Other theft (1). 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, Salcombe recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 3 vs 152 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Salcombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newton Abbot saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Salcombe had more Other theft. Overall, Salcombe recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 152).