Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ12 · Devon
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TQ9 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Totnes has less crime — 8 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than Totnes in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 8, a 18.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newton Abbot sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30), while Totnes has more Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Totnes recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 8 vs 151 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Totnes 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 Totnes had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Totnes recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 151).