Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ12 · Devon
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TQ10 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Brent has less crime — 8 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).