Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ12 · Devon
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TQ9 · Devon
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Totnes has less crime — 8 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Newton Abbot recorded substantially more crime than Totnes in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 8, a 19.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newton Abbot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), 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 February 2026 Police data, Totnes recorded fewer crimes than Newton Abbot — 8 vs 152 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Totnes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newton Abbot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Totnes had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Totnes recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 152).