Newton Abbot vs South Brent — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newton Abbot

TQ12 · Devon

151

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

South Brent

TQ10 · Devon

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

South Brent has less crime — 8 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than South Brent in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 8, a 18.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newton Abbot sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (59) and Shoplifting (34), while South Brent has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Abbot or South Brent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, South Brent recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 8 vs 151 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. South Brent is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newton Abbot saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while South Brent had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, South Brent recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 151).

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