Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ12 · Devon
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TQ14 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Teignmouth has less crime — 81 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded notably higher crime than Teignmouth in April 2026 — 151 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newton Abbot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Teignmouth has more Burglary (6). 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, Teignmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 81 vs 151 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Teignmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newton Abbot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Teignmouth had more Burglary. Overall, Teignmouth recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 151).