Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ8 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ10 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Brent has less crime — 8 vs 9 incidents in April 2026.
Salcombe and South Brent recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 9 and 8 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Salcombe sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Shoplifting (2), while South Brent has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Brent recorded fewer crimes than Salcombe — 8 vs 9 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. South Brent is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Salcombe saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while South Brent had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, South Brent recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 9).