Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ12 · Devon
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TQ5 · Torbay
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Torbay has less crime — 84 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded notably higher crime than Torbay in April 2026 — 151 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newton Abbot sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30), while Torbay has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Torbay recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 84 vs 151 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Torbay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newton Abbot saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Torbay had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Torbay recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 151).